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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 3887 (GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - REPAIR)WIRING HARNESS, REPAIR CABLE61 11... INSTALLING REPAIR CABLE FOR LEFT SIDE VIEW CAMERA

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

61 11... Installing repair cable for left Side View camera

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 61 11... Installing repair cable for left Side View camera

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Read and comply with notes on HANDLING WIRING HARNESSES AND WIRING .

NOTE: Work is shown on the F10 by way of example. There may be differences in detail in the case of other vehicle types and equipment specifications.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove 51 47 161 Removing and installing/replacing right luggage compartment wheel arch trim FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER (FRONT SECTION)
REMOVE seal mounting for engine compartment lid
Remove FOOTWELL SIDE TRIM PANEL ON A-PILLAR, LEFT
Preliminary work is described in REMOVE ALL-ROUND VISION CAMERA CONTROL UNIT ; do not remove all-round vision camera control unit.
REMOVE front seat on the driver's side
Remove backrest side section on rear seat backrest.
Remove backrest
Remove BOTTOM TRIM PANEL FOR DOOR POST

NOTE: Required preliminary may vary according to vehicle type and equipment.

Lever expanding rivets (1) out of cover (2).

Remove cover (2).

Installation note:

If necessary, replace damaged expanding rivet.

Make sure holders (3) are correctly seated.

Fig 1: Identifying Side Camera Rivets, Cover And Holder

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Unlock the lock (1) in direction of arrow with suitable tool.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

Unlock the lock (3) carefully with a suitable tool. Pull connector housing (4) of line (2) in direction of arrow.

Installation note:

Pay attention to encoding (5)!

Fig 2: Pulling Connector Housing

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Connect repair cable (2) to Side View camera (1).

Lay repair cable (2) in direction of arrow along wiring harness (3) and secure at points marked with an arrow.

Fig 3: Locating Side Camera Repair Cable

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Loosen screws from expansion tank (5) and set expansion tank to one side.

Lay repair cable (1) in direction of arrow along wiring harness (4) and secure at points marked with an arrow.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to wiring harness.
Carefully feed repair cable (1) through grommet (2).

After repair cable (1) has been fed through and secured, mask grommet (2) at point (3) with suitable adhesive tape.

Fig 4: Locating Expansion Tank Screws

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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.