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      04-05-2012, 09:58 AM   #1
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135i convertible A-Pillar rattle fix?

Hey There, I have a 2008 135i convertible and the passenger a-pillar cover rattle has become unbearable, so I was wondering if anyone has removed the cover and fixed the rattle and how they went about it. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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      04-06-2012, 06:10 PM   #2
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I have the same problem on my 08 vert passenger side although that would be your drivers side (right hand drive in Australia). Would appreciate any ideas as well. I have attempted to fix this by using a cable tie and pushing it into the gap were the A pillar meets the dash, it hasnt solved the problem but is a lot better to the point the rattle only occurs on very bumpy or corrergated roads.
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      04-07-2012, 04:36 PM   #3
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Remove the "A" pillar, comes off easy after you pull out the black molding. Make sure everything is tight under it, and then drive around with a friend listening for the noise with a can of WD-40. Light spray, reinstall Pillar, push in molding, and you should be good to go.
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      04-09-2012, 06:52 AM   #4
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I'll look at it this weekend and try to remove it. From the noise level of the rattle, I would assume that some sort of foam layer would be the best solution, so I'll post a follow up once I've decided the best course of action. Thanks for the responses.
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      04-20-2012, 04:41 PM   #5
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I took my car to the dealer for the same problem and they installed some kind of anti-vibration foam behind the pillars.

Much better after that.
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      04-23-2012, 12:36 PM   #6
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yeah, I finally looked at them this weekend and simply stuck a small regular screwdriver under the top of the cover and it popped right out, then I just put some masking tape over the holes and also around the two removeable clips to keep them from rattling, then I reinstalled the cover and no more noise. I can't believe how easy it was or I would have done it months ago...
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