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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 2112 (GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - REPAIR)CONTROL UNITS, MODULES61 35 125 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BODY MODULE
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

61 35 125 Removing and installing/replacing body module

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 61 35 125 Removing and installing/replacing body module
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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Read out PROGRAMMING/CODING .

  • Print out and make a note of settings for car and key memory in CKM menu

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

NOTE: Open glovebox.

Unclip pin (1) from retaining strap (2).

Fig 1: Unclipping Pin From Retaining Strap
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Unclip pin (1) from shock absorber (2).

Fig 2: Unclipping Pin From Shock Absorber
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Open rotary clips (1) and remove.

Remove cover (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Removing Cover
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Release screws (1).

Pull fuse holder (2) back slightly.

Fig 4: Pulling Fuse Holder
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Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Unlock catches (3) in direction of arrow and remove body module (2) from equipment carrier (4).

Fig 5: Identifying Equipment Carrier, Plug Connections And Catches
G04761664Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement: 

Carry out PROGRAMMING/CODING .

  • Check printed-out or noted-down settings for car and key memory in CKM menu and reset if necessary
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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.