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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 3902 (INTEGRATED SUSPENSION SYSTEMS - REPAIR)
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans
Section 3902 (Integrated Suspension Systems - Repair)
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION Section 3902 (Integrated Suspension Systems - Repair)
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- General And Safety Information
- 00 Safety information for working on vehicles with automatic engine start-stop function (MSA)
- 00 Danger of poisoning if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin
- 00 Risk of injury if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin
- 00 Safety instructions for handling oil
- 37 00.. Notes in the event of vehicle inclination
- 37.... Overview of Dynamic Drive (ARS)
- 37.... Overview of Vertical Dynamics Management (VDM)
- 37.... Overview of ride-height control system
- 37 00 100 Draining/filling air spring system
- 37 00... Checking air springs for damage
- 37 10 001 Initial operation with test run of Dynamic Drive
- 37..... Performing vertical acceleration sensor adjustment (vertical dynamics management)
- Front Control And Suspension Elements
- 37 11 030 Removing and installing front left or right spring strut (RWD)
- 37 11 030 Removing and installing front left or right spring strut (all-wheel drive vehicle)
- 37 11 010 Removing and installing/replacing front active anti-roll bar
- 31 33 100 Replacing front left or right coil spring
- 37 11 032 Replacing front left or right spring strut shock absorber
- 37 11 020 Replacing pressure relief valves for active anti-roll bar at front
- Rear Control And Suspension Elements
- 37 12 012 Carry out ride height adjustment
- 37 12 155 Removing and installing/replacing left or right air spring
- 37 12 220 Removing and installing/replacing rear active anti-roll bar
- 37 12 310 Removing and installing/replacing rear left or right shock absorber
- 37 12... Replacing pipes for air springs
- 37 12... Replacing ventilation line for air supply unit
- Connecting Lines
- 37 13... Notes on fitting a new pipe or a screw connection
- 37 13... Overview of Dynamic Drive (ARS) pressure lines, front axle
- 37 13... Overview of Dynamic Drive (ARS) pressure lines, rear axle
- 37 13... Overview of lines, steering with ARS
- 37 13 120 Removing and installing/renewing pressure line for VA1 swivel motor
- 37 13 127 Removing and installing/renewing pressure lines for valve block (short)
- 37 13 121 Removing and installing/replacing pressure line for valve block VA1
- 37 13 126 Removing and installing/replacing pressure line for valve block VA2
- 37 13 132 Removing and installing/replacing pressure lines for oscillating motor (HA1/HA2)
- 37 13 130 Removing and installing/replacing underfloor pressure lines for oscillating motor (HA1/HA2)
- 37 13 125 Removing and refitting/replacing pressure line on swivel motor VA2
- 37 13... Replacing return line (short)
- Electrical Components
- 37 14 055 Removing and installing/replacing Vertical Dynamics Management control unit (VDM with Dynamic Drive)
- 37 14 525 Removing and installing/replacing control unit for air supply system
- 37 14 515 Replacing front left or right ride-height sensor
- 37 14 515 Replacing rear left or right ride height sensor
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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.