Interior - Rear Cup Holder Bezel is Loose
SI M51 15 05
Body Equipment
August 2005
Technical Service
SUBJECT
Rear Cup Holder Bezel is Loose
MODEL
R50 (Cooper)
R52 (Convertible)
R53 (Cooper S)
SITUATION
Some customers may complain that the cup holder located at the rear of the center armrest is loose or is causing a rattling noise.
CAUSE
The locking tabs for the rear cup holder bezel are not tight enough.
PROCEDURE
Loosen the cup holder bezel (1) from the center armrest by rocking it side to side. Hold the bezel up in the position shown.
Note:
2002-2006 Mini Cooper (R50) L4-1.6L (W10) Page 148
It is not necessary to remove the bezel from the center armrest.
Cut 4 pieces of adhesive "Dual Lock" tape to the specified dimensions.
Tape Specification:
3M Dual Lock part number 06483, MP - 3551, type 400 stems.
Apply one pre-cut strip of adhesive "Dual Lock" tape to each of the locking tabs (as shown by the black arrows)
Note:
It is not necessary to remove the bezel from the center armrest.
Reassemble the bezel to the center armrest, ensuring the tape has clear entry into the bezel slot without buckling.
Note:
Ensure that no gap between the bezel and center armrest is created.
