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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 3533 (GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - REPAIR)PLUG CONNECTION, TERMINAL, FUSE BOX61 13... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FIBRE-OPTIC CABLE CONNECTOR

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

61 13... Removing and installing/replacing fibre-optic cable connector

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 61 13... Removing and installing/replacing fibre-optic cable connector

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IMPORTANT: Comply with notes and instructions on HANDLING OPTICAL FIBRES .

Necessary preliminary tasks

E70:
Remove SIDE SECTION ON REAR SEAT BACKREST ON LEFT .
E70 (with 3rd seat row) / E71:
Remove TRIM ON C-PILLAR AT BOTTOM LEFT .

Slacken nut (2).

Feed fibre optic cable (1) out of holder (3).

Unlock catch on fibre-optic cable connector (4) with a suitable tool (5).

Remove fibre-optic cable connector (4) in direction of arrow from bracket (3).

Fig 1: Unlocking Catch On Fibre-Optic Cable Connector With Suitable Tool

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Carefully raise cover cap (1) with a suitable tool and remove from fibre-optic cable connector (2).

Fig 2: Raising Cover Cap With Suitable Tool

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Carefully raise lock (1) and pull fibre-optic cable (2) out of fibre-optic cable connector (3).

Installation:

Make sure fibre-optic cable (2) is correctly seated and engaged in fibre-optic cable connector (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Raise Lock, Fibre-Optic Cable And Fibre-Optic Cable Connector

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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.