66 20 508 Removing and Installing (Replacing) Control Unit (Park Distance Control)

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 66 20 508 Removing and Installing (Replacing) Control Unit (Park Distance Control)
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Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Fold insulating mat (1) to one side.

Fig 1: Identifying Insulating Mat
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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Remove control unit (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Control Unit And Plug Connection
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Replacement: 

Carry out programming/coding.CODING & PROGRAMMING

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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.
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  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.