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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 2494 (TRAILERS - REPAIR)LOADING PLATFORM86 10... REPLACING DRAWBAR MEMBERS, LEFT AND RIGHTNOTES
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans
86 10... Replacing drawbar members, left and right: Notes
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION Notes
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Disassembly of overrunning equipment,
refer to Removing overrunning equipment/maintaining or replacing guide bush/installing overrunning equipment .
Remove complete brake pull rod.
Removal of position light cable,
refer to 86 10... REPLACING LICENSE PLATE LIGHT .
refer to Removing overrunning equipment/maintaining or replacing guide bush/installing overrunning equipment .
Remove complete brake pull rod.
Removal of position light cable,
refer to 86 10... REPLACING LICENSE PLATE LIGHT .
Release screws (1) on cross-member (2). Pull out crossmember (2) towards rear.
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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.