Body - Soft Top Cover Separated From Body at C-Pillar

SI M 54 02 09
Special Roofs

September 2010
Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M54 02 09 dated June 2010.
[NEW] designates changes to this revision

SUBJECT
Soft Top Cover Separated at C-pillar

MODEL
R57 (Cooper and Cooper S Convertible)

SITUATION

The soft top cover may separate from the vehicle body in the area of the C-pillar (one or both sides), just above the chrome belt molding. As a result, when the soft top is fully closed, the fabric in this area may appear loose; create wind noise while driving; or introduce a water leak into the luggage compartment.

CAUSE

The plastic reinforcement, which is sewn into the soft top and secures it to the body of the vehicle, has fractured and separated.

CORRECTION

Replacement of the soft top cover is not necessary.

Reinforce the affected areas using the revised reinforcement kit.

PROCEDURE

Refer to the attached procedure, M540209_Attachment.pdf.

[NEW] Installation instructions are normally included in the kit. However, for convenience, they are attached to this Service Information, M540209_AG_Instructions.pdf





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