Bonnet Lock Difficult To Open Or Close (M51 06 13)

BONNET LOCK DIFFICULT TO OPEN OR CLOSE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

SUBJECT

Bonnet Lock Difficult to Open or Close 

SITUATION

The bonnet lock fails to operate correctly and is difficult to open or close.

CAUSE

Corrosion in the bonnet lock assembly

PROCEDURE

Confirm the bonnet does not open or close correctly, and proceed to the next step.

Inspect both locks for corrosion in the pawl (1) and/or the claw (2), and the pivot (3). If corrosion in any of these areas restricts free movement of the lock, it must be replaced.

PARTS INFORMATION

Part Number	Description	Quantity
51 23 2 753 419	Lock for hood	1 or 2

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Covered under the terms of the MINI New Passenger Car Limited Warranty.

Defect Code:	51 23 00 75 00
Right Side
Labor Operation:	Labor Allowance:	Description:
51 23 100	Refer to KSD2	Removing and installing or replacing right engine hood lock (Main work)
or
51 23 600	Refer to KSD2	Removing and installing or replacing right engine hood lock (Plus work - Vehicle already in the workshop)
or
Left Side
Labor Operation:	Labor Allowance:	Description:
51 23 110	Refer to KSD2	Removing and installing or replacing left engine hood lock (Main work)
or
51 23 610	Refer to KSD2	Removing and installing or replacing left engine hood lock (Plus work - Vehicle already in the workshop)
or
Both Sides
Labor Operation:	Labor Allowance:	Description:
51 23 120	Refer to KSD2	Removing and installing or replacing both engine hood locks (Main work)
or
51 23 620	Refer to KSD2	Removing and installing or replacing both engine hood locks (Plus work - Vehicle already in the workshop)