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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 396 (GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - REPAIR)SWITCH61 31 006 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FIXTURE FOR STEERING COLUMN STALK (FROM 09/2005)NOTES

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

61 31 006 Removing and installing/replacing fixture for steering column stalk (from 09/2005): Notes

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION Notes

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WARNING: Move wheels into straight-ahead position and do not alter this position during the repair work.
Read and comply with NOTES ON PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .
Comply with notes and instructions on HANDLING OPTICAL FIBERS .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove STEERING WHEEL .
Remove FRONT SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN TRIM
Remove LOWER SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN TRIM
Remove TOP SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN CASING
If necessary, remove deformation element for steering column trim.

Disconnect plug connections from rear on fixture for steering column stalk (2).

Release screws (1).

Remove fixture for steering column switch (2) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Carry out STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT .

On vehicles with active front steering, steering angle sensor adjustment is performed by means of INITIAL OPERATION / adjustment of active front steering.

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Stalk And Screws

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Replacement:

Remove TRAVEL DIRECTION DIMMER SWITCH
Remove WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH
If necessary, remove CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH
Remove VOLUTE SPRING CASSETTE
Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/CODING
Carry out STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT
On vehicles with active front steering, steering angle sensor adjustment is performed by means of INITIAL OPERATION / adjustment of active front steering

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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.