Cooper (R56) L4-1.6L (N12) (2008)
Seat Heater: All Technical Service Bulletins
A/C, Interior - Seat Heater Feels Too Warm
SI M52 01 08
Seats
April 2008
Technical Service
SUBJECT
Seat Heater Feels Too Warm
MODEL
R56 (Cooper and Cooper S) produced up to 1/2008
SITUATION
When the seat heater reaches its maximum temperature, the customer may feel as though it is a few degrees too warm, even when set to the lowest
setting.
The seat is in fact operating to specification, but is warmer than on previous MINIs.
CAUSE
The seat heater maximum temperature settings may not be to the customer's liking.
CORRECTION
An adapter harness may be added to the seat harness to lower each of the seat heater set points.
PROCEDURE
The following procedure is identical for both the left and right seats, and should be performed on both.
1.
Remove the seat per Repair Instruction RA 52 13 00.
2.
Disconnect the black connector (1) from the seat
module.
3.
Cut off the connector at approximately A=10mm from the connector housing.
4.
Remove approximately A=30mm of the black protective sheathing, and then remove approximately B=4mm of insulation from the end of each
wire (1).
5.
Crimp a supplied terminal connector (1) to each of the 3 wires.