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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 2762 (TRAILERS - REPAIR - F01/F02)8610 LOADING PLATFORM86 10... REPLACING DRAWBAR MEMBERS, LEFT AND RIGHTINSTALLATION
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

86 10... Replacing drawbar members, left and right: Installation

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION Installation
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Tightening Torque, 86 10 16AZ

Fig 1: Identifying Screws On Cross-Member
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Release countersunk head screws (1) and remove.



Tightening Torque, 86 10 3AZ

Fig 1: Identifying Countersunk Head Screws
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Remove cable holder (1) and remove wiring harness (2) from drawbar member (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Cable Holder With Wiring Harness On Drawbar Member
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Remove cable (1) from position light housing (2). Pull out cable (1) through drawbar member aperture (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Cable, Light Housing And Drawbar Member Aperture
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Release all screws on cross-member (1) and remove cross-member (1).

If necessary, release screws on mounting brackets (2) and remove cross-members (3).



Use new self-locking nuts.

Tightening Torque, 86 10 17AZ

Fig 1: Identifying Cross-Members With Screws On Mounting Brackets
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Unscrew bolt (1). Grip nut from rear through assembly hole (2) in crossmember.



Use new self-locking nuts.

Tightening Torque, 86 10 18AZ

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Through Assembly Hole In Crossmember With Bolt
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Tilt drawbar member (1) down in direction of arrow A and pull out towards rear in direction of arrow B.

Fig 2: Tilting Drawbar Member
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

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  • • 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.