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DBOO09 Issue 2

All models

Date:

12.12.2002

DRIVE

bulletins update:

DRIVE is a major project within MG Rover. It's objective is to significantly improve our competitiveness.
The purpose of a 'DRIVE' bulletin is to advise changes introduced as a result of the MG Rover 'DRIVE'
initiative.
Update information: Amendment to the Note comment in item 023177

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023177

SPEED TRANSDUCER - DELETION

Rover25

12 July 2002

MGZR

RF 671741

Except: 2.0 Diesel

& vehicles without ABS

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Detail:
Speed transducer, part number YBE100520
(arrowed in illustration) has been deleted on all
derivatives except 2.0 diesel. The speed signal is
now taken from the ABS ECU.
NOTE: The transducer drive gear remains in the
transmission and the redundant drive spindle
covered with a yellow dust seal part number
TRVOOO060.
An instrument pack re-calibration was required as
a result of this change, therefore modified
instrument packs with new part numbers have
been fitted from the same change point.

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023775

UNION JACK BADGE - REDUCED SIZE

MGTF

07 August 2002
RD 609351

Detail:
The union jack I chequered flag badge situated on the front wing behind wheel arch has been replaced with
a new smaller badge.
Badge part numbers:
DAG 000130MMM - Badge - MG - union x chequered flag (original badge - up to RD 609350)
DAG 000070MMM - Badge - MG - union x chequered flag (from RD 609351 onwards)

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023624 (RF)

UNDER-BONNET INSULATIONDELETION

Rover 25 / MG ZR
Except: diesel

09 August 2002

023625 (RT)

Rover 45 (5 door)
Except: diesel

RF 673776
12 August 2002

MGZS
Except: V6 & diesel

RT 597848

Detail:
The under-bonnet insulation has been deleted from all the
above models except where indicated.
NOTE: Rover 454 door saloon is unaffected, i.e. the
insulation is still fitted to these derivatives.

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023946

FUEL BURNING HEATER - DELETION

Rover 75 / 75 Tourer

02 September 2002

MG ZT / ZT-T

RJ 267855

Diesel versions

only

Detail:
The fuel burning heater has been deleted as standard fit
on all diesel vehicles. It is now offered as a line fit or
aftermarket option.
To simplify fitment of fuel burning heater if required, the
original cooling hoses and fuel lines have been maintained
and built with bypass hoses and end caps to enable easy
conversion.
For further information on line fit option, refer to Dealer
Communication (Product & Pricing) letter 044/02 dated
11thOctober 2002.

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023961

BODY COLOUR SIDE FINISHER DELETION

MG ZT / ZT-T

02 September 2002
RJ 266128

Detail:
The body colour side finishers and lower body colour
number plate finisher originally fitted to all MG ZT and
ZT-T vehicles has been replaced by chrome finishers as
standard fit (as per Rover 75 and 75 Tourer).
Body colour finishers can be requested as a line fit
option when placing the vehicle order.
For further information, refer to Dealer Communication
(Product & Pricing) letter B040/02 17THSeptember
2002.

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017780

ENGINE COMPARTMENT UNDERTRAYDELETION (K1.8)

Rover 75

23 September 2002

1.8 petrol only

RJ 269854

Detail:
The enginecompartmentundertrayand fixings have beendeletedon 1.8 petrol modelsonly.

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024107

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL

(ATC) - CHANGE TO MODEL
APPLICABILITY

Rover 75 / 75 Tourer

07 October 2002

Club models only

RJ 270482

Detail:
Up to the change point quoted, all Club models featured ATC as
standard. From the change point onwards, only Club SE derivatives
will include ATC.

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ATC

Club models will in future be fitted with manual air-conditioning

similar to that fitted to Classic SE models but of a higher
specification. This new manual air-conditioning unit includes 'dual
zone temperature control dials.

Dual Zone

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