Body - Tailgate Hard to Open/Close

Body - Tailgate Hard to Open/Close

SI M 41 01 07

Body

February 2007

Technical Service

SUBJECT

Tailgate is Difficult to Open and/or Close

MODEL

R50, R53, R56 (Cooper, Cooper S)

SITUATION

The tailgate may be difficult to open and/or close.

CAUSE

The hinges which secure the tailgate to the body of the vehicle may not be properly lubricated.

CORRECTION

Applying adhesive spray lubricant to the hinges at regular intervals will prevent excessive friction within the tailgate hinges.

PROCEDURE

1. Spray lubricant into the moving part of each hinge.

2. Wipe any overspray off the painted surface around the hinges.

3. Open and close the tailgate several times for the lubricant to penetrate the hinges.

NOTE:

This lubrication of the hinges should also be carried out at each scheduled service as noted under Standard Operations in the MINI Service &

Information Warranty Booklet

2002-2006 Mini Cooper (R50) L4-1.6L (W10) Page 284

PARTS INFORMATION

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Covered under the terms of the MINI New Vehicle Limited Warranty.