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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 4002 (SEATS - REPAIR)REAR SEAT, THROUGH-LOADING52 26... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SKI BAG FRAME
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

52 26... Removing and installing/replacing ski bag frame

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 52 26... Removing and installing/replacing ski bag frame
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Special tools required: 

"With ski bag" version only: 

  • Remove ski back.
  • Lever out screw cover in marked area (1).
  • Unscrew screws (2).

    Tightening torque 52 26 05AZ .

    Fig 1: Identifying Screw Cover In Marked Area
    G09928281Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

Unclip front ski bag trim in marked area (1).

In area (2), carefully unclip from ski bag trim from rear ski bag trim.

Fig 2: Identifying Front Ski Bag Trim In Marked Area
G09928282Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Lever out rear ski bag frame (1) if necessary with special tool 00 9 317 .

Fig 3: Removing Rear Ski Bag Frame
G05779739Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Retaining lugs and plastic eyelets of front ski bag trim must not be damaged.

If necessary, replace faulty ski bag trim.

Fig 4: Identifying Retaining Lugs
G08529909Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

"Without skibag" version only 

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

Pull cover trim (1) at top edges in stages and unclip.

Installation: 

Clips (2) might remain stuck in the backrest frame and must be removed.

Replace faulty clips (2).

Fig 5: Removing Rear Seat Backrest Cover
G04727330Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
RENDER: 1.0x

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