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 2189 (STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - REPAIR)00 ELECTRONIC CHASSIS ALIGNMENT32 00 ... MOVING VEHICLE INTO DESIGN POSITION
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans
32 00 ... Moving vehicle into design position
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 32 00 ... Moving vehicle into design position
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Move VEHICLE INTO NORMAL POSITION
- Version with air spring system:
- Remove ignition key
- Pull fuse for air supply unit control unit
- Add/distribute weights in area of spring struts until the vehicle ride height is within the tolerance (refer to Technical Data: See FRONT AXLE - RIDE HEIGHT E60, E61
. FRONT AXLE - RIDE HEIGHT E61 / AWD
, REAR AXLE - RIDE HEIGHT E61
, or REAR AXLE - RIDE HEIGHT E61 / AWD
).
Measure RIDE-LEVEL HEIGHT OF VEHICLE
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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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.