D post badge - deletion

D POST BADGE - DELETION

Model

All models

Date

2001-10-19

Reference

DB0001

Attached: DEALER LETTER

Attached: NEWS

Bulletin text

MG R OVER G ROUP DRIVE BULLETIN

All models

Introduction to DRIVE bulletins:

DRIVE is a major project within MG Rover. It’s objective is to significantly improve our competitiveness.

The purpose of a ‘DRIVE’ bulletin is to advise changes introduced as a result of the MG Rover ‘DRIVE’ initiative. To find out more about ‘DRIVE’ refer to UK Dealer Communication letter 024/01 dated 17 September, 2001. In addition, an illustrated special edition of MG Rover News was issued in March 2001, a copy of this edition can be viewed / printed from the MG Rover Connections - After Sales web site (www.mgroverconnections.com).

Drive Bulletins will be issued periodically as new changes are implemented. Each bulletin should be used for information purposes only. NOTE: Certain items may also be of interest to areas in addition to service, i.e. Sales, Parts or Warranty, please circulate as appropriate.

Each bulletin issue will include brief details of recently issued DRIVE items. Occasionally, certain DRIVE implementations will require a more detailed description, in such instances a separate Technical Bulletin will be issued.

Please ensure that no vehicles built later than the change indicated are back-dated to the previous change condition.

N o : Title:

D POST BADGE - DELETION 010313

Detail:

D post badge part number DAB101700 has now been deleted.

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LEATHER HANDBRAKE GRIP REPLACED 011273 BY PLASTIC GRIP

Detail:

The handbrake grip is part of the handbrake assembly and therefore does not have an individual part number.

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REAR WHEEL ARCH FLANGE 011925 PROTECTOR DELETION

Detail:

The rear wheel arch rubber flange protectors part number CLB100100 have now been deleted.

© MG Rover Group Ltd 2001

N o : DB0001 Issue 1

19.10.2001

Model: Introduction:

Rover 25, 45 27 November 2000

RF 565003 (5 door) RF 565178 (3 door) RT 529929 (All)

Introduction: Model:

15 January 2001 Rover 75

RJ 205081 Trim pack C1 & C2

Model: Introduction:

Rover 45 22 January 2001

RT 534527

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DOOR STRIKER FIXINGS - 012274 COMMONISATION WITH ROVER 25

Detail:

Door striker fixing bolts part number FYG100120 have been replaced with Rover 25 Torx head countersunk type screws part number ANU1269.

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HEATED DOOR MIRROR - HEAT SYMBOL 012107 DELETION

Detail:

The heat symbol on the heated door mirror glass has now been deleted.

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BOTTOM COOLANT HOSE - HEAT SLEEVE 004894 DELETION

Detail:

The heat sleeve has been deleted from the bottom coolant hose on all 1.8 engine versions.

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LH DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER - DELETION 012204

Detail:

The left hand drive shaft vibration absorption damper has been deleted on 1.4 and 1.6 engine versions only.

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RADIO / CASSETTE C23 & LINK-LEAD - 012717 REPLACED BY C42 RADIO / CASSETTE

Detail:

Radio cassette C23 - part number XQD000150PMP and link lead part number YMQ104530 PMP has been replaced with radio cassette C42 part number XQD101710 PMP (this radio cassette does not require a link lead).

N o : Title:

DOOR MIRROR FINISHERS - DELETION 010984 OF BODY COLOUR FINISH

Detail:

The door mirror finishers on low line derivatives now have grained black finish.

© MG Rover Group Ltd 2001

Introduction: Model:

23 January 2001 Rover 45

RT 534453

Model: Introduction:

Rover 25 & 45 26 January 2001

Introduction: Model:

29 January 2001 Rover 75

RJ 206392 1.8 only

Model: Introduction:

Rover 25 14 February 2001

1.4 & 1.6 only

Introduction: Model:

15 February 2001 MGF

RD 526175

Introduction: Model:

25 February 2001 Rover 25 Trim pack C0 & C1 RT 541294 Rover 45 Trim pack C0

N o : Title:

VIN PLATE - CHANGE TO CONTENT 012174

Detail:

The VIN plate on all models have been changed to include model definition (where applicable) and smoke rating (diesel only). The style has also been changed to include the new company name.

N o : Title:

D POST BADGE - DELETION FROM 006566 D POST FINISHER

Detail:

The D post badge has been deleted from the D post finishers. The finisher part numbers have been changed as follows: DDG100260MMM (right hand) has been replaced by DDG000060MMM and DDG100270MMM (left hand) has been replaced by DDG000070MMM.

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BONNET STAY LOCATION LABEL - 013979 DELETION

Detail:

The bonnet stay location label has been deleted from the bonnet inner panel.

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TAILGATE SPOILER - CHANGE TO 011891 ACCESSORY SPOILER

Detail:

Original fit spoiler part number DFD101400XXX has been replaced by accessory type spoiler DFD101680XXX .

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IGNITION SWITCH - DELETION OF 007096 ILLUMINATION FEATURE

Detail:

The illumination around the ignition switch has now been deleted. Refer to Parts fiche or Electronic Parts Catalogue EPC for ignition switch and lock set part numbers.

© MG Rover Group Ltd 2001

Model: Introduction:

All models 8 March 2001

RF 582253 RT 541049 RJ 206814 RD 527279

Model: Introduction:

Rover 75 26 March 2001

RJ 208804

Introduction: Model:

30 March 2001 Rover 25

RF 591975

Model: Introduction:

Rover 45 (5 Door) 5 April 2001

RT 559644

Introduction: Model:

30 November 2000 Rover 25 13 April 2001 Rover 45

RF 563814 RT 546400

N o : Title:

INTERIOR MIRROR - COMMONISATION 013248 WITH ROVER 25

Detail:

Interior mirror part number CTC100030PMP has been replaced with Rover 25 type part number CTB100070.

N o : Title:

LEATHER GEAR KNOB - CHANGE TO 014555 PLASTIC TYPE

Detail:

Leather style gear knobs on Classic and Club models have been replaced with plastic type knobs similar to Rover 45 but with reduced gloss finish.

N o : Title:

HEADREST TO SEAT LOCATION HOLE 015673 FINISHERS - DELETION

Detail:

The front seat headrest to seat location hole finishers (escutcheons) have been deleted.

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RADIO / CASSETTE R770 & R660 - 006635 REPLACED BY C42 RADIO / CASSETTE

Detail:

Radio cassette R770 & R660 - part numbers XQD101260PMP and XQD101020PMP have both been replaced with radio cassette C42 part number XQD101700PMP.

N o : Title:

BRAKE PROPORTIONING VALVE (PCRV) - 014082 DELETION

Detail:

The brake proportioning valve (PCRV) has been deleted on ABS models only, it is no longer required due to the introduction of Electronic Brake Distribution.

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CATALYST HEAT SHIELD - DELETION 013273

Detail:

The forward catalyst exhaust system heat shield has now been deleted.

© MG Rover Group Ltd 2001

Introduction: Model:

30 April 2001 Rover 45

RT 548175

Introduction: Model:

14 May 2001 Rover 75 (manual)

RJ 215035 Trim pack C1 & C2

Introduction: Model:

17 May 2001 Rover 45

RT 553750

Introduction: Model:

4 June 2001 Rover 25

RF 599025

Introduction: Model:

4 June 2001 Rover 25 (with ABS)

RF 599025

Introduction: Model:

11 June 2001 Rover 75

RJ 219627 (approx.) 1.8 & KV6

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RADIO / CASSETTE R770 - REPLACED BY 006633 C42 RADIO / CASSETTE

Detail:

Radio cassette R770 - part number XQD101260PMP has been replaced with radio cassette C42 part number XQD101700PMP. Radio cage XQU10020 has also been deleted.

N o : Title:

PAS RESERVOIR LABEL - DELETION 017761

Detail:

The PAS reservoir label has been deleted.

N o : Title:

BATTERY REPLACED WITH DIN H4 TYPE 012584 BATTERY / MODIFIED CLAMP

Detail:

To provide fitment of the DIN H4 type battery, a modified clamp is required. Original clamp part number YJF100160 has been replaced with YJF000040.

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REAR TRAILING ARM SPLASH GUARD - 015984 DELETION

Detail:

The rear trailing arm splash guards have been deleted from both trailing arms.

N o : Title:

FRONT DOOR ENGINE DERIVATIVE 016224 BADGES - DELETION

Detail:

The self adhesive engine derivative badges have been deleted from the front door lower finishers.

N o : Title:

SUN VISORS - CHANGE IN 011798 SPECIFICATION

Detail:

R75 Classic - Change to PVC material. R75 Club - Delete illuminated mirror visor (except where requested as an option).

© MG Rover Group Ltd 2001

Introduction: Model:

11 June 2001 Rover 45

RT 558046

Model: Introduction:

Rover 25 & 45 14 June 2001

Model: Introduction:

Rover 25 (petrol) 18 June 2001

RF 602639

Introduction: Model:

18 June 2001 Rover 45

RT 554411

Introduction: Model:

21 June 2001 Rover 75

RJ 218712

Introduction: Model:

1 July 2001 Rover 75

RJ 225237 Trim pack C1

N o : Title:

TYRE SIZE CHANGE 003718

Detail:

Vehicles which originally had 205/65 R15 size tyres specified are now fitted with 195/65 R15.

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VENTED BRAKE DISC - REPLACED BY 016413 SOLID TYPE

Detail:

The front vented brake discs part number GBD90840 have been replaced by solid disc type part number GBD90841.

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LOAD SPACE STOWAGE LID - DELETED 018146

Detail:

The spare wheel cover circular stowage area lid has been deleted.

N o : Title:

KEY RING INSTRUCTION LABEL - 019462 DELETION

Detail:

The key ring instruction label has now been deleted.

N o : Title:

FOG LAMP BEZEL - DELETION OF BODY 017966 COLOUR FINISH

Detail:

The front bumper fog lamp bezels are now unpainted, they are as supplied in natural black grained finish.

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FUEL SENDER ACCESS COVER PLATE - 015280 DELETION

Detail:

Previously a cover plate was used to cover the redundant fuel sender access area in the seat pan, this cover has now been deleted and floor pan modified.

© MG Rover Group Ltd 2001

Introduction: Model:

13 July 2001 Rover 75

RJ 214656

Model: Introduction:

Rover 45 6 August 2001

1.6 only RT 558679

Introduction: Model:

6 August 2001 Rover 75 Tourer

RJ 223061

Model: Introduction:

MGF 13 August 2001

RD 531942

Introduction: Model:

24 August 2000 Rover 25

RF 614638 Trim pack C1 & C2

Model: Introduction:

Rover 45 11 September 2000

RT 562149 (4 door) RT 562985 (5 door)