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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1359 (TRAILERS - REPAIR)LOADING PLATFORM86 10... REPLACING DRAWBAR MEMBERS, LEFT AND RIGHT

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

86 10... Replacing Drawbar Members, Left And Right

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 86 10... Replacing Drawbar Members, Left And Right

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NOTE:

Disassembly of overrunning equipment, refer to DISASSEMBLY OF OVERRUNNING EQUIPMENT .

Remove complete brake pull rod.

Removal of position light cable, refer to REPLACING LICENSE PLATE LIGHT .

Release screws (1) on cross-member (2). Pull out cross - member (2) towards rear.

Installation:

Tightening Torque: refer to 86 10 16AZ . See PLATFORM for specs.

Fig 1: Identifying Screws And Cross-Member

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Release countersunk head screws (1) and remove.

Installation:

Tightening Torque: refer to 86 10 3AZ . See PLATFORM for specs.

Fig 2: Identifying Countersunk Head Screws

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Remove cable holder (1) and remove wiring harness (2) from drawbar member (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Cable Holder, Wiring Harness And Drawbar Member

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Remove cable (1) from position light housing (2). Pull out cable (1) through drawbar member aperture (3).

Fig 4: Identifying Cable, Light Housing And Drawbar Member Aperture

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Release all screws on cross-member (1) and remove cross - member (1).

If necessary, release screws on mounting brackets (2) and remove cross-members (3).

Installation:

Use new self-locking nuts.

Tightening Torque: refer to 86 10 17AZ . See PLATFORM for specs.

Fig 5: Identifying Cross-Member And Mounting Brackets

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Unscrew bolt (1). Grip nut from rear through assembly hole (2) in cross-member.

Installation:

Use new self-locking nuts.

Tightening Torque: refer to 86 10 18AZ . See PLATFORM for specs.

Fig 6: Identifying Bolt And Assembly Hole

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Tilt drawbar member (1) down in direction of arrow A and pull out towards rear in direction of arrow B.

Fig 7: Identifying Drawbar Member

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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.