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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 2762 (TRAILERS - REPAIR - F01/F02)8610 LOADING PLATFORM86 10... DISASSEMBLY OF BASE PLATENOTES
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans
86 10... Disassembly of base plate: Notes
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION Notes
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NOTE:
Disassembly of bar,
refer to REPLACING BAR
Disassembly of lashing plate,
refer to REPLACING LASHING PLATE AND LASHING EYE
Disassembly of 12 volt socket,
refer to REPLACING 12 VOLT SOCKET
Remove plastic bush/metal bush,
refer to REMOVING PLASTIC BUSH/METAL BUSH
Disassembly of light guard,
refer to REPLACING REAR LIGHT
Disassembly of front apron,
refer to DISASSEMBLY OF FRONT APRON
Disassembly of left and right aprons,
refer to DISASSEMBLY OF LEFT AND RIGHT APRONS
Disassembly of left and right wheel boxes,
refer to DISASSEMBLY OF LEFT AND RIGHT WHEEL BOXES
Disassembly of rear apron,
refer to DISASSEMBLY OF REAR APRON
Disassembly of left and right lamp housings,
refer to DISASSEMBLY OF LEFT AND RIGHT LAMP HOUSINGS
Disassembly of rivet connection, rear support,
refer to DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE OF RIVET CONNECTION, REAR SUPPORT
refer to REPLACING BAR
Disassembly of lashing plate,
refer to REPLACING LASHING PLATE AND LASHING EYE
Disassembly of 12 volt socket,
refer to REPLACING 12 VOLT SOCKET
Remove plastic bush/metal bush,
refer to REMOVING PLASTIC BUSH/METAL BUSH
Disassembly of light guard,
refer to REPLACING REAR LIGHT
Disassembly of front apron,
refer to DISASSEMBLY OF FRONT APRON
Disassembly of left and right aprons,
refer to DISASSEMBLY OF LEFT AND RIGHT APRONS
Disassembly of left and right wheel boxes,
refer to DISASSEMBLY OF LEFT AND RIGHT WHEEL BOXES
Disassembly of rear apron,
refer to DISASSEMBLY OF REAR APRON
Disassembly of left and right lamp housings,
refer to DISASSEMBLY OF LEFT AND RIGHT LAMP HOUSINGS
Disassembly of rivet connection, rear support,
refer to DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE OF RIVET CONNECTION, REAR SUPPORT
Unscrew bolts (1).
CAUTION:
Before drilling out rivet heads, drive in rivet pins with a punch.
Drill out rivet connections (2).
Drill out rivet connections (2).
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.