How do you deal with the "Rubber Stoppers" in the rear hatch?

Crashnbrn5 · 06-22-2016, 02:17 PM

I searched for this and couldn't find anything in the forums. I'm a family man, therefore I'm always getting in and out of the trunk. All the time guys, when I open the trunk after driving for a little (or a lot) the rubber stoppers come off and that privacy board pivots down and hangs.

Then I have to find where those 2 little things went. Sometimes I find them right away, sometimes they bounce onto the floor, lol. After 6k miles clocked on the car, I noticed this more about 1500 miles ago, or 2 months say.

How have you dealt with this issue?

Yes, I am a spirited driver when I'm alone, so that does not help the situation, but still, these little things should not always fall off.

If you are listening BMW, you fked this up.

EDIT: FYI this is really the ONLY problem I can find with the GT, It's really an amazing car. I love it!!

2nd EDIT: BMW, you did a great job with this. I am the fk up here...

Billfitz · 06-22-2016, 04:09 PM

I use my trunk literally every day, never had this problem.

Crashnbrn5 · 06-22-2016, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Billfitz

I use my trunk literally every day, never had this problem.

I figured you would respond 1st, lol. These GT forums get lonely..

But you know what I'm referring to, correct? I wonder what the part number is because I would like to order 2 more pairs of those rubber things.

rapid64k · 06-22-2016, 04:59 PM

Hi Crashnbrn5,

I think I may have the solution.

I think you have replaced the two rubber grommets upside down.

Try placing them into the privacy cover from the top side then push up back onto the studs.

Billfitz · 06-22-2016, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Crashnbrn5

But you know what I'm referring to, correct?

I don't, because I've never had anything like what you're describing happen.

Crashnbrn5 · 06-22-2016, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Billfitz

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crashnbrn5

But you know what I'm referring to, correct?

I don't, because I've never had anything like what you're describing happen.

This right here.

Crashnbrn5 · 06-22-2016, 10:50 PM

This is how it came from the factory, and they now fall off all the time.

Skald · 06-22-2016, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by rapid64k

Hi Crashnbrn5,

I think I may have the solution.

I think you have replaced the two rubber grommets upside down.

Try placing them into the privacy cover from the top side then push up back onto the studs.

The only thing I can think of is the same. I will ask some other guys if they have the same problem - will get back to you soon.

minImANia · 06-23-2016, 01:35 AM

I have the same problem before!

To address it, like what rapid64k said, push the rubber grommets through the other side of the board in the direction as shown in the arrow... Of coz you have to take out the board from the hatch first in order to push it through. Need some gentle force.

rapid64k · 06-23-2016, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Crashnbrn5

This is how it came from the factory, and they now fall off all the time.

Hi Crashbrn,

As I thought yours is the wrong way round!

Quote:

Originally Posted by minImANia

I have the same problem before!

To address it, like what rapid64k said, push the rubber grommets through the other side of the board in the direction as shown in the arrow... Of coz you have to take out the board from the hatch first in order to push it through. Need some gentle force.

If you follow minImANia's image all will be well.

Crashnbrn5 · 06-23-2016, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by rapid64k

Hi Crashbrn,

As I thought yours is the wrong way round!

If you follow minImANia's image all will be well.

lol, thanks guys. I'll have to try this way. But I could have sworn that is how my dealer delivered it to me. fkin assholes, lmaoooo

Crashnbrn5 · 06-23-2016, 11:12 AM

Also, I realized now that I lost one of the rubber grommets. I need a new one. lol

rapid64k · 06-23-2016, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Crashnbrn5

Also, I realized now that I lost one of the rubber grommets. I need a new one. lol

You should have found this thread sooner lol oh well at least you now know.

Crashnbrn5 · 06-23-2016, 01:04 PM

All good now guys. Thank you so much. Lol. And I found the other grommet underneath something.

rapid64k · 06-23-2016, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Crashnbrn5

All good now guys. Thank you so much. Lol. And I found the other grommet underneath something.

Glad we could help.

minImANia · 06-24-2016, 06:32 PM

Happy motoring!

markbridge · 06-25-2016, 05:27 PM

I had the same problem until I realized I was replacing the board upside down. Once I figured that out I haven't had a problem since. Like the OP I couldn't believe BMW could have made something that would fall out and get lost. Turns out, it was me.

Crashnbrn5 · 06-25-2016, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by markbridge

I had the same problem until I realized I was replacing the board upside down. Once I figured that out I haven't had a problem since. Like the OP I couldn't believe BMW could have made something that would fall out and get lost. Turns out, it was me.

Lol too funny man...

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Crashnbrn5 Banned 506 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: 2016 335i GT M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (0)	How do you deal with the "Rubber Stoppers" in the rear hatch? I searched for this and couldn't find anything in the forums. I'm a family man, therefore I'm always getting in and out of the trunk. All the time guys, when I open the trunk after driving for a little (or a lot) the rubber stoppers come off and that privacy board pivots down and hangs. Then I have to find where those 2 little things went. Sometimes I find them right away, sometimes they bounce onto the floor, lol. After 6k miles clocked on the car, I noticed this more about 1500 miles ago, or 2 months say. How have you dealt with this issue? Yes, I am a spirited driver when I'm alone, so that does not help the situation, but still, these little things should not always fall off. If you are listening BMW, you fked this up. EDIT: FYI this is really the ONLY problem I can find with the GT, It's really an amazing car. I love it!! 2nd EDIT: BMW, you did a great job with this. I am the fk up here... Last edited by Crashnbrn5; 06-23-2016 at 03:50 PM..
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Crashnbrn5 Banned 506 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: 2016 335i GT M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (0)	This is how it came from the factory, and they now fall off all the time. Attached Images
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Crashnbrn5 Banned 506 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: 2016 335i GT M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (0)	Also, I realized now that I lost one of the rubber grommets. I need a new one. lol
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Crashnbrn5 Banned 506 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: 2016 335i GT M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (0)	All good now guys. Thank you so much. Lol. And I found the other grommet underneath something. Attached Images
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markbridge Private First Class 26 Rep 181 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW; 2017 M-B SL450 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: SE Ohio iTrader: (0)	I had the same problem until I realized I was replacing the board upside down. Once I figured that out I haven't had a problem since. Like the OP I couldn't believe BMW could have made something that would fall out and get lost. Turns out, it was me.
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