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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 316 (GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - REPAIR)ECUS MODULES61 35 127 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BODY GATEWAY MODULE

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

61 35 127 Removing and installing/replacing body gateway module

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 61 35 127 Removing and installing/replacing body gateway module

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 BMW 545i and 2004 BMW 545i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection). Refer to 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove luggage compartment trim on side panel on right. Refer to 51 47 220 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRUNK TRIM PANEL ON RIGHT SIDE PANEL .
Disconnect battery negative lead. Refer to 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
Remove trim for instrument panel, bottom left. Refer to 51 45 181 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTTOM RIGHT TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL .

NOTE: Open glovebox.

Unclip pin (1) from retaining strap (2).

Fig 1: Removing Pin From Retaining Strap

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Unclip pin (1) from shock absorber (2).

Fig 2: Removing Pin From Shock Absorber

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Open rotary clips (1) and remove.

Remove cover (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Locating Rotary Clips

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Release screws (1).

Pull fuse holder (2) back slightly.

Fig 4: Identifying Fuse Holder

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Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Unlock catches (3) in direction of arrow and remove body module (2) from equipment carrier (4).

Fig 5: Removing Body Module From Equipment Carrier

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Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding. Refer to DIAGNOSIS PROGRAMMING/CODING .

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.