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01-18-2026LAST POST
01-18-2026
Hello all, I recently noticed the hinge to one of the seat-back pocket panels becoming loose, leading the pocket panel to flap a little when vehicle is in motion. Wonder if anyone knows what is the fix and if it’s something i could DIY? Is it a faulty spring, and (guessing from my experience with BMW parts) does it involve ordering and replacing the whole seat-back pocket panel? Vehicle is now out of warranty… but keen to fix as it creates noise when driving.

Image attached with circled bit where I think is the cause of the panel to flap about.

Digressing, but the dealer previously snapped one of the plastic pieces in the back panel leading to a fix previously as well… seems like these pocket panels are way too fragile for any usage. I basically never use them (and rarely have passengers in the second row).

Thanks in advance!
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