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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1181 (GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - REPAIR - E92/E93)DISTRIBUTION BOX, POWER SUPPORT POINTS61 42... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING DC/DC CONVERTER

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

61 42... Removing and installing/replacing DC/DC converter

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 61 42... Removing and installing/replacing DC/DC converter

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NOTE: DC/DC converter in vehicles with automatic start-stop function.
There are two versions:

Without additional bracket for diesel engine vehicles
With additional bracket for gasoline engine vehicles

Depending on the equipment, one or both versions are installed in the M3

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with INFORMATION ON PROTECTION AGAINST DAMAGE FROM ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE .

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove LOWER SECTION OF MICROFILTER HOUSING (all except M3)

Remove right upper section of microfilter housing M3

Unlock fasteners (1) from below and slide upwards approx. 10 mm.

Unlock locks (2) in direction of arrow.

Remove cover (3).

Fig 1: Removing Locks

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Diesel engine vehicles (without additional bracket):

Release lugs in direction of arrow. Remove DC/DC converter (1) by pulling upward. Disconnect plug connection (2).

Fig 2: Releasing Lugs (Diesel Engine Vehicles)

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Gasoline engine vehicles (with additional bracket):

Release lugs in direction of arrow. Remove DC/DC converter (1) by pulling upward. Disconnect plug connection (2).

Fig 3: Releasing Lugs (Gasoline Engine Vehicles)

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

M3:

Release tabs in direction of arrow and remove DC/DC converter with additional bracket (1) upward. Disconnect plug connection (2).

Release tabs in direction of arrow and remove DC/DC converter without additional bracket (3) upward. Disconnect plug connection (4).

IMPORTANT: Do not mix up plug connections (2, 4)!

RENDER: 1.0x

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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.