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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 2442 (CONVERTIBLE TOP - REPAIR)MOTOR OPERATED CONVERTIBLE TOP54 34... TOPPING UP/EXTRACTING FLUID, CHECKING FLUID LEVEL
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

54 34... Topping Up/Extracting Fluid, Checking Fluid Level

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 54 34... Topping Up/Extracting Fluid, Checking Fluid Level
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NOTE: No changing of the hydraulic fluid necessary.
  • The hydraulic fluid does not have to be changed because the system is filled with life-time fluid.
  • Only the approved hydraulic fluid may be used in the event of leaks.
  • All hydraulic cylinders must be completely extended.
  • The hydraulic system is automatically bled by repeated actuation.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

IMPORTANT:

Protect components and work area with suitable materials (e.g. cloths).

Use only Aral Vitamol ZH-M fluid (refer to BMW Parts Service).

Do not allow fluid to flow over components.

Checking fluid level: 

  • Convertible top closed
  • Close convertible top compartment lid
  • To release, remove hydraulic control unit without lines from foam inlay.

Fluid level must be within the markings convertible top is closed and the control unit is horizontal.

  1. Maximum
  2. Minimum
    Fig 1: Identifying Fluid Level (Maximum & Minimum)
    G06177387Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Topping up fluid: 

  • Convertible top closed
  • Close convertible top compartment lid
  • To release, remove hydraulic control unit without lines from foam inlay.
  • Total filling quantity: 450 - 500 ml

Open oil filler plug.

Tightening torque: see 54 34 11AZ in 54 34 MOTOR-DRIVEN CONVERTIBLE TOP (ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS) .

Set down hydraulic control unit as pictured and pour in fluid quantity from fluid bottle (use a funnel if necessary).

Check fluid level in the meantime.

IMPORTANT: Do not overfill.
RENDER: 1.0x

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