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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 87 (STEERING COLUMN - REPAIR)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONSTEERING ANGLE SENSORREMOVAL
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans
Steering Angle Sensor: Removal
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION Removal
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- Remove trim panel for pedal assembly. See TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY .
- Remove lower section of steering spindle. See STEERING SPINDLE LOWER SECTION .
- Pull upper section of steering spindle towards interior. See Fig 1.
- Press crash disk (3) off crash sleeve (2). Lift crash sleeve (2) out of groove of steering spindle upper section. Push steering spindle upper section into steering column. Remove crash disk (3), crash sleeve (2) and bushing (1). See Fig 2.
- Slacken nut (1) for sliding piece. Remove screw (3) with washer (2). See Fig 3.
- Pull down steering column. Press down both locking hooks. Detach steering angle sensor. See Fig 4.
- Press down locking hooks. Remove locking element. See Fig 5.
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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.