86 10... Replacing Rear Light

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 86 10... Replacing Rear Light
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Release thumb screws (1), slide light guard (2) in direction of middle of car and tilt out towards rear.

Fig 1: Identifying Thumb Screws And Light Guard
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Turn handwheel (1) counterclockwise in direction of arrow and remove base (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Handwheel And Base
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Release nuts (1) and press rear light (2) out towards front.

Installation: 

Use new self-locking nuts.

Tightening Torque: refer to 86 10 1AZ  . See PLATFORM for specs.

Fig 3: Identifying Nuts And Rear Light
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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.