Cooper Convertible (R52) L4-1.6L (W10) (2005)
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Clutch Disc: All Technical Service Bulletins
M/T - Getrag 5 Speed, Rattling Noise at Idle
SI M 23 01 05
Manual Transmission
October 2005
Technical Service
SUBJECT
MY '05 Cooper with 5-speed Getrag - Rattling Noise at Idle
MODEL
R50/R52 (MINI Cooper) with G-252 Getrag manual transmission from 07/04 up to 09/05
SITUATION
Customer may complain of the rattling/grinding noise coming from the transmission area when in neutral during a cold start. The noise disappears when
the clutch pedal is depressed.
CAUSE
Excessive engine vibration is transferred to the transmission due to inadequate dampening capabilities of the clutch assembly.
CORRECTION
On a customer complaint basis only, replace clutch plate disc with the improved part PN 21 20 7 560 121. For clutch disc replacement procedure, refer
to RA 11 22 500 found in MINI TIS.
PARTS INFORMATION
WARRANTY
Covered under the terms of the MINI New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
For the appropriate labor operation allowance refer to KSD system.
