Mercedes Benz

Interior - Rear Cup Holder Bezel is Loose SI M51 15 05 Body Equipment August 2005 Technical Service SUBJECT Rear Cup Holder Bezel is Loose MODEL R50 (Cooper) R52 (Convertible) R53 (Cooper S) SITUATION Some customers may complain that the cup holder located at the rear of the center armrest is loose or is causing a rattling noise. CAUSE The locking tabs for the rear cup holder bezel are not tight enough. PROCEDURE Loosen the cup holder bezel (1) from the center armrest by rocking it side to side. Hold the bezel up in the position shown. Note: 2002-2006 Mini Cooper (R50) L4-1.6L (W10) Page 148 It is not necessary to remove the bezel from the center armrest. Cut 4 pieces of adhesive "Dual Lock" tape to the specified dimensions. Tape Specification: 3M Dual Lock part number 06483, MP - 3551, type 400 stems. Apply one pre-cut strip of adhesive "Dual Lock" tape to each of the locking tabs (as shown by the black arrows) Note: It is not necessary to remove the bezel from ...