Body - A-Pillar Trim Cracked
SI M51 06 05Body Equipment
July 2005
Technical Service
SUBJECT
Cracked Outside A-Pillar Trim
MODEL
R50 (Cooper)
R52 (Convertible)
R53 (Cooper S)
SITUATION
The outside A-pillar trim is cracked in the upper area.
CAUSE
Side window glass makes contact with the outside A-pillar trim. This can be caused by incorrect adjustment of the front windows or malfunction of the automatic window-lowering function when opening the doors.
CORRECTION
Verify front window adjustment and that the active automatic window-lowering function is active when opening the door. In both cases, make sure that the side window glass and the outside A-pillar trim do not contact each other.
PROCEDURE
1. Adjust the front window, see Repair Instructions RA 51 32 154.
2. Initialize automatic window-lowering function per Repair Instructions RA 67 62... so that it is active when the door is opened. This initialization must be performed:
^ In case of malfunctions, e.g. incomplete closing.
^ After disconnecting the battery.
^ After replacing the window regulator motor.
^ After adjusting the window regulator.
3. Replace the cracked outside A-pillar trim. See also Service Information M51 01 05.
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