Body - Wind Noise From Sunroof

SI M 54 01 07
Special Roofs

June 2007
Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.I. M54 01 07 dated April 2007.

[NEW] designates changes to this revision

SUBJECT
Wind Noise from Sunroof

MODEL
R56 (Cooper, Cooper S) equipped with a panoramic sunroof (SA 403)

SITUATION
Wind noise may be noticed coming from the front or rear panel of the sunroof while driving. The noise increases with speed.

CAUSE
Incorrect sunroof panel adjustment.

CORRECTION
[NEW] Adjust both sunroof panels and replace sunroof seals as necessary.

PROCEDURE

1. Adjust both sunroofpanels per repair instruction RA 54 13 002.

^ NOTE: The gap around each panel should be equal.

2. [NEW] If the noise persists, inspect the perimeter seals for any signs of damage, insufficient sealing to the body, or setting while the glass was poorly adjusted. Replace the seals as necessary.





[NEW] PARTS INFORMATION

WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the MINI New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Please refer to the latest KSD for all applicable labor operations and allowances.

If the appropriate labor operation is not contained in KSD, then a work time labor operation should be used.

Defect Code 54 12 09 39 00