Service Bulletin Roadster Top
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SI M54 02 13
Special Roofs August 2013
Technical Service
SUBJECT
Convertible Top Rattles when Open
MODEL
R59
Produced from 3/1/2012 to 11/12/2012
situation
When the vehicle is in motion with the semi-automatic convertible top fully open or stowed, a rattling noise is heard in the rear center of the vehicle. The convertible top is resting on the locking hook.
cause
The convertible top knocks against the locking hook when driving over uneven or rough pavement.
procedure
Duplicate the issue.
Locate the locking hook (shown in the picture).
Wrap the adhesive felt strip around the contact surfaces of the center locking hook, as shown.
The adhesive felt should be wrapped with a thickness of approximately 5 mm.
Road test the vehicle to verify that the rattle noise is resolved.
parts information
Part Number Description Quantity
61 13 0 301 534 Self-adhesive felt As needed
warranty information
Covered under the terms of the MINI New Passenger Car Limited Warranty.
Defect Code: 54 34 15 39 00
SI M54 02 13
Special Roofs August 2013
Technical Service
SUBJECT
Convertible Top Rattles when Open
MODEL
R59
Produced from 3/1/2012 to 11/12/2012
situation
When the vehicle is in motion with the semi-automatic convertible top fully open or stowed, a rattling noise is heard in the rear center of the vehicle. The convertible top is resting on the locking hook.
cause
The convertible top knocks against the locking hook when driving over uneven or rough pavement.
procedure
Duplicate the issue.
Locate the locking hook (shown in the picture).
Wrap the adhesive felt strip around the contact surfaces of the center locking hook, as shown.
The adhesive felt should be wrapped with a thickness of approximately 5 mm.
Road test the vehicle to verify that the rattle noise is resolved.
parts information
Part Number Description Quantity
61 13 0 301 534 Self-adhesive felt As needed
warranty information
Covered under the terms of the MINI New Passenger Car Limited Warranty.
Defect Code: 54 34 15 39 00
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