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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 3712 (GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - REPAIR)CONTROL UNITS, MODULES32 43 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CONTROL UNIT FOR ACTIVE FRONT STEERINGNOTES

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

32 43 010 Removing and installing/replacing control unit for active front steering: Notes

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION Notes

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD
RELEASE LEFT FRONT SEAT and tilt towards rear
Remove front left DOOR SILL COVER STRIP
Remove footwell SIDE TRIM PANEL on A-pillar
Remove cover of BASS SPEAKER at left front

Fold back front left carpet to one side.

Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque: see 1AZ in 32 43 ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING .

Installation note:

Secure grounding strap (2) to screw fastening point.

Fig 1: Identifying Grounding Strap And Nut

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: see 2AZ in 32 43 ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING .

Fig 2: Identifying Control Unit Screws

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Disconnect plug connections (1) and remove control unit.

Fig 3: Identifying Control Unit Plug Connections

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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.