Easy Entry Feature Inoperative (M52 02 07)

Publication date: 2007-05-18
Reference number: M52 02 07

EASY ENTRY FEATURE INOPERATIVE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): SI M52 02 07, Date of Issue: May 18, 2007

MINI:	R56 (Cooper, Cooper S) produced up to 4/2007
GROUP:	Seats

SUBJECT

Easy Entry Feature Inoperative

SITUATION

When the easy entry lever is operated, the seatback does not tilt forward.

CAUSE

The clip at the end of the Bowden cable may not have been fully seated on the retaining lug for the release mechanism. As a result, the clip may have fallen off the retaining lug.

CORRECTION

Secure the clip at the end of the Bowden cable to the retaining lug.

PROCEDURE

Remove the seatback cover per repair instruction RA 52 13 198 in order to access the end of the Bowden cable in the lower right area of the seatback frame.
Position the black plastic clip at the end of the Bowden cable (1) just under the retaining lug on the seat frame (2).
Press the clip upward onto the lug until it clicks into place.

Fig 1: Bowden Cable Under Retaining Lug On Seat Frame

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Covered under the terms of the MINI New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Defect Code: 52 10 31 01 00
Labor Operation: Refer to KSD
Labor Allowance: Refer to KSD