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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 573 (GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - REPAIR)31 SWITCH61 31 006 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) FIXTURE FOR STEERING COLUMN STALK

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

61 31 006 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Fixture For Steering Column Stalk

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 61 31 006 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Fixture For Steering Column Stalk

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WARNING: Move wheels into straight-ahead position and do not alter this position during the repair work.

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Move steering column into "lower" and "extended" position.
Disconnect battery negative lead. Refer to 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
Remove airbag unit. Refer to 32 34 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING AIRBAG UNIT (BASIC STEERING WHEEL) and 32 34 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING AIRBAG UNIT (SPORT STEERING WHEEL) .
Remove steering wheel. Refer to 32 33 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING STEERING WHEEL .
Remove front section of steering column trim. Refer to 32 31 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN COVER .
Remove lower section of steering column trim. Refer to 32 31 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LOWER SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN TRIM .
Remove wood trim on instrument panel, middle. Refer to 51 45 363 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CENTER WOOD TRIM ON INSTRUMENT PANEL .
Remove top section of steering column casing. Refer to 32 31 004 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING UPPER SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN TRIM .

NOTE: Comply notes and instructions on handling fibre optic cables. Refer to 61 00... NOTES ON HANDLING OPTICAL FIBERS .

Release screws (1).

Pull out fixture for steering column stalk (2) in direction of arrow.

Disconnect plug connections behind and remove fixture for steering column stalk (2).

Fig 1: Screws, Steering Column Stalk And Removal Direction

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Replacement:

NOTE: Illustration shows fixture for steering column stalk installed.

Release screws (1).

Remove steering column control (2).

Fig 2: Screws And Steering Column Control

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding. Refer to DIAGNOSIS PROGRAMMING/CODING .

Carry out adjustment of steering angle sensor. Refer to 61 31 996 Carry Out Steering Angle Sensor Adjustment .

RENDER: 1.0x

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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.