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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 2420 (GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - REPAIR (E88))DISTRIBUTION BOX, POWER SUPPORT POINTS61 14... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ENGINE COMPARTMENT B+ TERMINAL

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

61 14... Removing And Installing/Replacing Engine Compartment B+ Terminal

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 61 14... Removing And Installing/Replacing Engine Compartment B+ Terminal

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on handling wiring harnesses and cables.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove cover from electronics box . See 12 90... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ELECTRONICS BOX (N51) , 12 90 100 REPLACING FAN FOR ELECTRONICS BOX (N52K) or 12 90 100 REPLACING FAN FOR ELECTRONICS BOX (N54) .

NOTE: Work is shown on the E82 N52N by way of example. There may be differences in detail in the case of other vehicle models.

Unclip covers (1) and release nuts underneath. Tightening torque, see 61 12 4AZ in 61 12 AUXILIARY CABLE .

Remove battery positive cables.

Fig 1: Identifying Battery Positive Cable Covers

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Unclip cover (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Battery Positive Cable Covers

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Unscrew nuts (1). Tightening torque, see 61 12 4AZ in 61 12 AUXILIARY CABLE .

Remove battery positive cables.

Release locks (2) and remove frame (3) towards rear from B+ terminal.

Unclip B+ terminal and remove towards front.

Installation:

Make sure frame (3) engages correctly in B+ terminal.

Fig 3: Identifying Battery Positive Cables Nuts

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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.