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Body - Water Leaks at The Top of The Windshield

SI M51 13 05
Body Equipment

July 2005
Technical Service

SUBJECT
Windshield Water Ingress

MODEL
R50 (Cooper)
R52 (Convertible)
R53 (Cooper S)

SITUATION
Some customers may complain about water dripping from the top center area of the windshield onto the dashboard.

CAUSE
The top portion of the windshield adhesive did not bond to the body of the vehicle properly.

CORRECTION
In case of a customer complaint, remove the windshield and reapply the adhesive.

PROCEDURE

^ Remove the windshield by using a piano wire per Repair Instructions RA 51 31 000.

^ Clean the remaining adhesive and reapply new adhesive.

^ Reinstall the windshield and follow Service Information M51 04 05 for windshield installation tips.