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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1359 (TRAILERS - REPAIR)LOADING PLATFORM86 10... REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT COIL SPRING
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

86 10... Removing And Installing Or Replacing Left Or Right Coil Spring

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 86 10... Removing And Installing Or Replacing Left Or Right Coil Spring
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Release screw (1) and remove, tilt shock absorber (2) in direction of arrow towards rear.

Installation: 

Use new self-locking nut.

Hold shock absorber vertically and protective cap points upwards. Completely press in shock absorber once and pull out up to required installation length. Do not tilt shock absorber further than is needed for installation.

Tightening Torque: refer to 86 10 21AZ  . See PLATFORM for specs.

Fig 1: Identifying Screw And Tilt Shock Absorber
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The trailing arm folds down once the coil spring on the arm has been released.

No persons should be located underneath trailing arm. Risk of injury!

Release screw (1) between trailing arm (2) and coil spring.

Installation: 

Tightening Torque: refer to 86 10 22AZ  . See PLATFORM for specs.

Fig 2: Identifying Screw And Trailing Arm
G04766351Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Remove pressure plate (1) from coil spring (2).

Installation: 

Use pressure plate with nut.

Fit pressure plate (1) according to its shape (3) into pressure spring (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Pressure Plate And Coil Spring
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Release screw (1) between coil spring (2) and longitudinal member (3). Remove small pressure plate (4) and large pressure plate (5).

Installation: 

Use pressure plate without nut.

Fit small pressure plate (4) according to its shape (6) into pressure spring (2).

Tightening Torque: refer to 86 10 23AZ  . See PLATFORM for specs.

Fig 4: Identifying Screw, Coil Spring, Longitudinal Member And Small Pressure Plate
G04766353Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Two persons are needed to install the coil spring correctly. One person presses down the pressure plate (2) seated inside the coil spring (1) and tightens the coil spring (1) / trailing arm (3) screw connection. At the same time, the second person levers the coil spring (1) with a screwdriver into its correct seat.

Tightening Torque: refer to 86 10 22AZ  . See PLATFORM for specs.

Fig 5: Identifying Coil Spring, Trailing Arm And Pressure Plate
G04766354Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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.