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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1289 (GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - REPAIR)13 PLUG CONNECTION, TERMINALS, FUSE BOX61 13 040 REPLACING DISTRIBUTION BOX (PASSENGER COMPARTMENT)

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

61 13 040 Replacing Distribution Box (Passenger Compartment)

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 61 13 040 Replacing Distribution Box (Passenger Compartment)

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WARNING: Observe safety instructions for handling vehicle battery. See 61 00 ... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING VEHICLE BATTERY

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove luggage compartment floor trim panel . See 51 47 101 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL
Disconnect battery negative lead . See 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
Remove trim for instrument panel, bottom left . See 51 45 181 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTTOM RIGHT TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL
Remove right glovebox with housing . See 51 16 366 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RIGHT GLOVEBOX WITH HOUSING (WITHOUT ACTIVE KNEE PROTECTION) and/or 51 16 367 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RIGHT GLOVEBOX WITH HOUSING (WITH ACTIVE KNEE PROTECTION)

Release screws (1) and remove distribution box (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws & Distribution Box

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Unlock and disconnect all plug connections (1).

Unlock relay base (3) and disconnect.

Fold up covers (2) from battery positive cable.

Release nut underneath.

Tightening torque 61 21 2AZ . See 61 21 BATTERY WITH TERMINAL

Remove battery positive lead from fuse box.

Installation:

Make sure battery positive lead is correctly seated on fuse box.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connections, Relay Base & Cover

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Replacement:

Remove fuses.

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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.