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Body - Windshield Cover Comes Loose

SI M51 01 02
Body Equipment

June 2002
Service Engineering

SUBJECT
Windshield Cover Comes Loose

MODEL
MINI Cooper





SITUATION
The upper windshield cover on MINI Coopers built up to mid-January 2002 may come loose.

CORRECTION
The installation process at the plant was modified as of January 17, 2002 to more accurately position the windshield in the frame, and the windshield cover was improved to increase its retention on the glass.

The windshield cover may be replaced on cars that exhibit this problem, without having to remove the windshield.





PARTS INFORMATION
This repair will require the following parts:

PROCEDURE
In case of customer complaint, replace the windshield cover as per Repair Manual, section 51 31 021.








WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.