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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1359 (TRAILERS - REPAIR)LOADING PLATFORM86 10... DISASSEMBLY OF LEFT AND RIGHT WHEEL BOXES

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

86 10... Disassembly Of Left And Right Wheel Boxes

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 86 10... Disassembly Of Left And Right Wheel Boxes

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Remove sealing compound (1).

Drill out rivets (2).

Raise side apron (3). Pull out wheel box (4) towards rear.

Fig 1: Identifying Side Apron, Wheel Box And Sealing Compound

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Installation:

Use Sikaflex 221 as sealing compound.

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.