Date: 120501
Windows - Front Window Regulator Creak Or Click Noise
SI M51 04 12
Body Equipment
May 2012
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M51 04 12 dated March 2012.
[NEW] designates changes to this revision
SUBJECT
Creaking or Clicking Noise from the Front Window Regulator
MODEL
R55 (Cooper Clubman, Cooper S Clubman)
R56 (Cooper, Cooper S)
R57 (Cooper Convertible, Cooper S Convertible)
R58 (Cooper Coupe, Cooper S Coupe)
R59 (Cooper Roadster, Cooper S Roadster)
Vehicles produced from February 28, 2010 through May 4, 2012
SITUATION
When the window regulator moves, a creaking or clicking noise can be heard. The noise always occurs at the same window position, and
becomes increasingly louder.
PROCEDURE
Confirm the noise is coming from the front window regulator, and remove the regulator using Repair Instruction 51 33 000.2010 Mini Cooper (R56) L4-1.6L (N12)
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1. Locate the nylon guide clips (1) on the window regulator, and replace the clips using the following steps.
2. Turn the window regulator (1) over to expose the slider.
3. Pull the slider (1) outwards, and unclip the nylon guides (2) from the rail (3).2010 Mini Cooper (R56) L4-1.6L (N12)
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4. Use a protective rag (3), and lay the slider (1) on the rail (2).
5. Use a straight blade screwdriver (2), and pry out both clips (1).
6. Insert a new clip (2) into the top recess of the slider (1), and push down firmly until it snaps in securely. Use the same guide
replacement procedure for the other end of the slider.2010 Mini Cooper (R56) L4-1.6L (N12)
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7. Clip the slider (1) back into the rail (2) by folding it upwards. Perform the same repair procedure for the opposite side.
8. After all four guide clips are installed, clean and lightly grease both window lift rails.
9. Check if the securing pin (1) in the aluminum track (2) is loose.2010 Mini Cooper (R56) L4-1.6L (N12)
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10. Use a center punch (2) to stake and secure the loose pin on both sides of the aluminum track.
11. The center punch indents (1) must be deep enough to secure the pin firmly. Perform the same repair procedure for the opposite
side. Install the modified regulator and related parts in the reverse order of their removal. Quality check the repair for smooth and
quiet window operation by cycling the window up and down several times.
PARTS INFORMATION2010 Mini Cooper (R56) L4-1.6L (N12)
