62 16 071 Removing and installing or speedometer-display sensor

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 62 16 071 Removing and installing or speedometer-display sensor
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Disconnect plug-in connection at rear axle.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Plug-In Connection At Rear Axle
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Unfasten screws (1) and remove speedometer-display sensor.

Fig 2: Removing Speedometer-Display Sensor
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Installation Note: 

Replace O-ring and coat with HLS-90 oil. Slide O-ring onto speedometer-sensor shaft as far as slip phase (A).

Install sensor with O-ring in rear axle and tighten both screws uniformly.

Fig 3: Installing Sensor With O-Ring In Rear Axle And Tightening Both Screws Uniformly
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