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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 2324 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - REPAIR)SHIFT FUNCTION24 14 005 REPLACING SEALING CAP FOR SELECTOR SHAFT (GA6L45R)

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

24 14 005 Replacing Sealing Cap For Selector Shaft (GA6L45R)

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 24 14 005 Replacing Sealing Cap For Selector Shaft (GA6L45R)

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IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check transmission oil level. See 00 11 237 CHECKING/TOPPING UP FLUID LEVEL IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (GA6L45R) . Use only the approved automatic transmission fluid in this automatic transmission.

Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear underbody protection . See 51 47 491 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION (CONVERTIBLE) or 51 47 491 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION (COUPE) .
Remove front propeller shaft from transfer case and tie to one side.
Tasks are described in Removing front propeller shaft . See 26 11 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING PROPELLER SHAFT (CARDAN UNIVERSAL JOINT) COMPLETELY .

Screw special tool 23 0 490 into sealing cap.

Drive out sealing cap with impact weight (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools (23 0 490)

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Place new sealing cap (1) on drift (2).

NOTE: Drift (2) for driving in sealing cap is contained in repair kit.

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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.