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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 3849 (STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - REPAIR)ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING32 43 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CONTROL UNIT FOR ACTIVE FRONT STEERING

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

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

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 32 43 010 Removing and installing/replacing control unit for active front steering

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Necessary preliminary work

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 32 43 1AZ .

Installation note:

Secure grounding strap (2) to screw fastening point.

Fig 1: Identifying Grounding Strap And Nuts

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 32 43 2AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Screws

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Disconnect plug connections (1) and remove control unit.

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connections

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After installation

Replacement only: Carry out PROGRAMMING/ENCODING
Perform ADJUSTMENT FOR ACTIVE STEERING

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.