Body - Rear Side Window Scratched
SI M 51 06 06Body Equipment
March 2006
Technical Service
SUBJECT
Scratched Rear Side Window
MODEL
R52 (MINI Convertible) produced up to 2/06
SITUATION
The customer may complain of a scratched rear side window.
CAUSE
Dust particles can enter inside the C-pillar seal and scratch the rear side window during operations.
CORRECTION
In case of a customer complaint, replace only the affected rear side window and C-pillar seal.
Improved C-pillar seals have been implemented in production since 2/06.
PROCEDURE
1. Replace the rear side window per Repair Instructions RA 51 37 171.
2. Replace the C-pillar seal per Repair Instructions RA 54 34 343.
3. Check convertible top adjustments and gaps per Repair Instructions RA 54 34 100.
4. Use a feeler gage (1) to check the gap between the bottom of C-pillar and outer finisher. This gap should be between 0.5 mm 2.5 mm.
5. Check adjustment of rear side window per Repair Instruction RA 51 32 154.51 32 154.
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