Interior - Incorrect Lower Dash Trim Panel
SI M 51 01 03Body Equipment
February 2003
Service Engineering
SUBJECT
Incorrect Lower Trim Panel
MODEL
R50 Cooper and R53 Cooper S
SITUATION
There are approximately 90 MINI vehicles, built from December 1, 2002 to January 17, 2003, which are equipped with "Small Storage Bin" and "Headlight Adjustment Switch" on the lower left trim panel of the steering column. This equipment is not approved for the US Market.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Affected production is from December 1, 2002 to January 17, 2003. The Chassis Number Ranges shown are only for informational purposes and are not to be considered as the only deciding factor.
CORRECTION
Please verify all vehicles in your inventory and during Quality Certification I. If you have such a vehicle with the "Small Storage Bin" and "Headlight Adjustment Switch" on the lower left trim panel of the steering column, the lower trim panel must be replaced with part number 51 16 7 064 419 prior to retail delivery. Vehicles with "Small Storage Bin" and "Headlight Adjustment Switch" cannot be retailed to the customers.
PROCEDURE
Replace Lower Trim Panel per Repair Instruction 51 16 392.
PARTS INFORMATION
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the MINI New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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