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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 2493 (GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - REPAIR)WIRING HARNESS61 11... INSTALLING REPAIR CABLE FOR LEFT SIDE VIEW CAMERA

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

61 11... Installing repair cable for left Side View camera

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 61 11... Installing repair cable for left Side View camera

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NOTE: Work is shown on the E70 by way of example. There may be differences in detail in the case of other vehicle types and equipment specifications.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front wheel arch cover (FRONT and REAR section).
Remove trim panel for pedal mechanism. See 51 45 185 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING PANEL FOR PEDALS .

Carefully pull carpet (1) in driver's footwell downward. Break through opening (2) in rubber grommet (3) using a suitable tool.

Fig 1: Break Through Opening In Rubber Grommet

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Undo clip (1) and screws (3). Remove cover (2).

Fig 2: Removing Cover

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Unlock the lock (1) in direction of arrow with suitable tool.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

Unlock the lock (3) carefully with a suitable tool. Pull connector housing (4) of line (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Pulling Connector Housing Of Line In Direction Of Arrow

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Installation note: Pay attention to encoding (5)!

NOTE: Repair cable (1) is laid from Side View camera (2) along wiring harness (4) in the wheel arch to the all-round vision camera control unit (6) in the driver's footwell.

Leave approx. 10 cm overlength in the area of Side View camera (2).

Connect repair cable (1) to Side View camera (2).

Lay repair cable (1) in direction of arrow behind support (3) along wiring harness (4) and secure to points marked with an arrow (picture A, B, C, D).

Feed through repair cable (1) at point (5) in driver's footwell (picture C). Assemble repair cable (1). Connect repair cable (1) to connector (8) of all-round vision camera control unit (6) (4th slot from below, picture D).

NOTE: Lay any repair cable (1) overlength under carpet (7).

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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.