A/C - Creaking Noise From The A/C Housing

A/C - Creaking Noise From The A/C Housing

SI M 51 07 06

Body Equipment

May 2006

Technical Service

SUBJECT

Creaking Noise When Driving from Heating and Air Conditioning Housing Area

MODEL

R50 (Cooper)

R52 (Convertible)

2002-2006 Mini Cooper (R50) L4-1.6L (W10) Page 233

R53 (Cooper S)

SITUATION

While driving over uneven roads, a creaking noise is heard from the lower center dash in the area of the heating and air conditioning system housing.

CAUSE

The position of the center console harness is incorrect under the heating and air conditioning housing.

PROCEDURE

1. Remove the center console trim at the front of the console. Press against the heating and air conditioning housing to verify the noise.

2. If the creaking noise is present, remove the instrument panel trim as per repair manual RA 51 45 030, in order to gain access the harness.

3. Once the instrument trim is removed and the carpet is removed in the area of the evaporator drain, inspect the harness for improper positioning

as shown in the picture to the left.

4. In order to reposition the harness from its incorrect position (1) to the correct position (2), it may be necessary to unclip the harness from its

mounting clips.

5. Once the harness is in the correct position (2), reinstall the previously removed parts and recheck the vehicle for creaking in this area.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

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

Defect Code Refer to KSD

Labor Operation: Refer to KSD