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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1698 (STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - REPAIR)31 STEERING COLUMN32 31 004 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING UPPER SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN TRIM

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

32 31 004 Removing And Installing / Replacing Upper Section Of Steering Column Trim

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 32 31 004 Removing And Installing / Replacing Upper Section Of Steering Column Trim

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove lower section of steering column trim . See 32 31 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING LOWER SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN TRIM .
Move steering column into "lower" and "extended" position
Remove wood trim on instrument panel, middle . See 51 45 363 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CENTER WOOD TRIM ON INSTRUMENT PANEL .

NOTE: The steering wheel/front section has been removed to simplify the depiction in the graphics.

Unclip cover caps (1).

Unfasten screws.

Installation:

Replace expansion rivets.

Fig 1: Identifying Cover Caps

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Pull off upper section with a firm jolt and remove towards rear.

Fig 2: Pulling Off Upper Section

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Installation:

Pins (1) must engage in locks (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Pins And Locks

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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.