Safety Warning

DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.

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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1415 (INTEGRATED SUSPENSION SYSTEMS - REPAIR)00 GENERAL37 00 ... CHECKING AIR SPRING STRUTS FOR DAMAGE

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

37 00 ... Checking Air Spring Struts For Damage

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 37 00 ... Checking Air Spring Struts For Damage

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 BMW 760Li and 2007 BMW 760Li. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: If a vehicle has been driven with depressurized air spring struts, the air spring struts must always be replaced.

Remove rear wheel arch cover . See 51 71 041 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .

Air spring strut is OK:

when the seal paint (1) on the residual pressure holding valve (2) is not damaged

Fig 1: Identifying Seal Paint And Residual Pressure Holding Valve
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
when the outer guide pipe (1) is aligned straight to the air spring strut
when the outer guide pipe (1) cannot be moved by hand

Fig 2: Identifying Outer Guide Pipe Aligned Straight
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

NOTE: If one of the above-mentioned points fails the test, then the air spring strut must be replaced. See 37 12 070 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT AIR SPRING STRUT .

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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.