Campaign - Cup Holder Missing
SI M 51 01 04
Body Equipment
April 2002-2006
Technical Service
SUBJECT
MINI Cup Link Cup Holder
MODEL
R50 Cooper and R53 Cooper S, Model Year 2002-2006
SITUATION
Due to a temporary shortage of MINI Cup Links in early March 2002-2006, some vehicles have been wholesaled to dealers without the cup holder
installed.
CORRECTION
The installation of this MINI Cup Link is being offered free-of-charge to the customers of Model Year 2002-2006.
Prior to retail delivery to the customer, dealers can install the MINI Cup Link on Model Year 2002-2006 vehicles in inventory that do not have the MINI
Cup Link installed.
If the vehicle has been delivered to the customer without the MINI Cup Link, MINI will advise the customer, via letter to his or her registered
address, to bring the vehicle to the dealer for installation.
PROCEDURE
2002-2006 Mini Cooper (R50) L4-1.6L (W10) Page 146
1. Remove parts from the packaging:
2. Carefully spread open the bracket (1) and slip it over the right "down tube" (2) of the center console.
3. Position the bracket so that it is approximately 3 inches (76 mm) up from the base of the down tube. Then, insert and tighten the screw.
4. Install the cup holder (2) into the mounting hole in the bracket (1).
2002-2006 Mini Cooper (R50) L4-1.6L (W10) Page 147
5. Rotate the cup holder so that it is properly oriented.
