Cooper (R56) L4-1.6L (N12) (2008)
Sun Shade: All Technical Service Bulletins
Body - Sunroof Sun Shades Creep Open While Driving
SI M 54 04 07
Special Roofs
June 2010
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M54 04 07 dated October 2008.
[NEW] designates changes to this revision
SUBJECT
Sunroof Sunshade Opens Spontaneously
MODEL
R55, R56 (Cooper Clubman and Cooper S Clubman, Cooper and Cooper S) equipped with the Panoramic Sunroof (option 403) and produced up to
7/2008
SITUATION
While driving with the sunroof sunshades in the fully closed position, one or both of the shades may begin to creep open. This movement typically
occurs under heavy acceleration, heavy braking, or when driving over a rough surface.
CAUSE
Insufficient friction between the roller blind and the guide rail in the sunroof cassette
CORRECTION
Replace the end stop bumpers in the cassette with updated parts, and modify the roller blind if necessary.
PROCEDURE
1. Fully open both the sunroof and the affected roller blind.
2. Insert a flathead screwdriver (1) under the end of the guide rail (2) and rotate it to expose the end of the bumper (3). Press the bumper (3) out of the
end of the rail.
3. Insert the new bumper (1) and press the guide rail down on to the cassette until it clicks into place.