Interior - Easy Entry Feature Inoperative

SI M52 02 07
Seats

May 2007
Technical Service

SUBJECT
Easy Entry Feature Inoperative

MODEL
R56 (Cooper, Cooper S) produced up to 4/2007

SITUATION
When the easy entry lever is operated, the seatback does not tilt forward.

CAUSE
The clip at the end of the Bowden cable may not have been fully seated on the retaining lug for the release mechanism. As a result, the clip may have fallen off the retaining lug.

CORRECTION
Secure the clip at the end of the Bowden cable to the retaining lug.

PROCEDURE

1. Remove the seatback cover per repair instruction RA 52 13 198 in order to access the end of the Bowden cable in the lower right area of the seatback frame.





2. Position the black plastic clip at the end of the Bowden cable (1) just under the retaining lug on the seat frame (2).

3. Press the clip upward onto the lug until it clicks into place.

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