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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 2314 (TRAILERS - REPAIR)HOOD86 21... REMOVING PLUG FOR INSIDE LIGHT
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

86 21... Removing plug for inside light

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 86 21... Removing plug for inside light
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NOTE: Two different types of plugs are used for the inside light. Both types function in the same way, only their designs are different.

Type 1:

Release screw (1) and separate housing plug (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Housing Plug Screw
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Release screws (1) and disconnect cables (2) from screw clamp.

Fig 2: Identifying Cables Screws
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Type 2:

Release screw (1) and separate housing plug (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Housing Plug Screw
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Remove contact parts (1+2).

Installation: 

When installing, make sure contact parts (1+2) are in correct installation position.

Fig 4: Identifying Contact Parts
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