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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1924 (SEATS - REPAIR)REAR SEAT, THROUGH LOADING52 26... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SKI BAG (THROUGH-LOADING) AND FRAME

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

52 26... Removing and installing/replacing ski bag (through-loading) and frame

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 52 26... Removing and installing/replacing ski bag (through-loading) and frame

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Special tools required:

00 9 317 . See MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Removing ski bag:

Fold back center armrest
Unlock handle strip towards top
Remove ski bag (1) towards front

Fig 1: Removing Ski Bag
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Removing frame for ski bag:

Remove ski bag
Remove screw cover, release screws (1)
Tightening torque: 52 26 6AZ . See 26 REAR SEAT, THROUGH-LOADING. .
Fold backrest forwards slightly
Feed in special tool 00 9 317 in area (2) between trim and frame and unclip frame towards rear
Remove frame towards rear bottom

Fig 2: Removing Frame For Ski Bag
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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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.