33 60 003 Removing and installing/replacing control unit for Dynamic Performance Control: Notes

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION Notes
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IMPORTANT: Remove control unit only after being prompted to do so by diagnosis system.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release nuts (2) and remove control unit (3).

Installation: 

Tightening torque 33 11 7AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Control Unit Nuts With Plug Connection
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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.