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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2008COOPER CLUBMAN (R55) L4-1.6L (N12)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERING AND SUSPENSIONSTEERINGSTEERING COLUMNSTEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULESERVICE AND REPAIR
2008 Mini Cooper Clubman (R55) L4-1.6L (N12)
Steering Column Control Module: Service and Repair
2008 Mini Cooper Clubman (R55) L4-1.6L (N12)SECTION Service and Repair
32 43 050 Replace EPS unit

Important:
Make sure all parts are absolutely clean.
Absolutely avoid penetration of condensation and other dirt!
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to electronic components!
Be especially careful of brake and fuel lines during repair work and absolutely prevent damage.

Necessary preliminary work:
^ Remove underbody protection
^ Remove air intake silencer housing
^ Disconnect negative battery terminal

Unlock plug connection (1) in engine compartment and disconnect.
Lift vehicle and release the screws of the EPS unit (see arrow) from below.
Installation note:
Replace screws.
Tightening torque 32 00 2AZ.
Vehicles with manual transmission:
Lower vehicle and remove EPS unit in engine compartment manually.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Release anti-roll bar link left and right on the anti-roll bar.
Turn anti-roll bar up.
Remove EPS unit from below, to the right side.

Installation note:
Clean sealing surface (2).
Replace sealing ring (1).
Installation note:
^ Insert new clutch (1) in the steering box and centre.
^ Fit EPS unit carefully by hand, clutch (1) must engage noticeably in the driver of the EPS unit


After installation:
- Carry out programming/encoding
- Perform start-up of EPS unit

Important:
Make sure all parts are absolutely clean.
Absolutely avoid penetration of condensation and other dirt!
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to electronic components!
Be especially careful of brake and fuel lines during repair work and absolutely prevent damage.
Necessary preliminary work:
^ Remove underbody protection
^ Remove air intake silencer housing
^ Disconnect negative battery terminal
Unlock plug connection (1) in engine compartment and disconnect.
Lift vehicle and release the screws of the EPS unit (see arrow) from below.
Installation note:
Replace screws.
Tightening torque 32 00 2AZ.
Vehicles with manual transmission:
Lower vehicle and remove EPS unit in engine compartment manually.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Release anti-roll bar link left and right on the anti-roll bar.
Turn anti-roll bar up.
Remove EPS unit from below, to the right side.
Installation note:
Clean sealing surface (2).
Replace sealing ring (1).
Installation note:
^ Insert new clutch (1) in the steering box and centre.
^ Fit EPS unit carefully by hand, clutch (1) must engage noticeably in the driver of the EPS unit
After installation:
- Carry out programming/encoding
- Perform start-up of EPS unit
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.