Important Safety Notice.........................................................................................

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Foreword ............................................................................................................. iv
Index ................................................................................................ rear of manual

0 General Data and

Maintenance
001 Warnings and Cautions
002 Vehicle Identification and VIN
Decoder
003 Symptoms and Field Observations
010 Product Familiarization
020 Maintenance

100 Engine–General 120 Ignition System

1
110 Engine Removal and Installation 121 Battery, Starter, Alternator
113 Cylinder Head Removal 130 Fuel Injection
Engine and Installation 160 Fuel Tank and Fuel Pump
117 Camshaft Timing Chain 170 Radiator and Cooling System
119 Lubrication System 180 Exhaust System

2 Transmission
200 Transmission–General
210 Clutch
230 Manual Transmission
240 Automatic Transmission
250 Gearshift Linkage

Suspension,
3 Steering and
Brakes
300 Suspension, Steering and
Brakes–General
310 Front Suspension, Drive Axles
320 Steering and Wheel Alignment
330 Rear Suspension, Drive Axles
340 Brakes

4 Body
400 Body–General
410 Fenders, Engine Hood
411 Doors
412 Rear Hatch, Tailgate,
Split Rear Doors

5
510 Exterior Trim, Bumpers 520 Seats
512 Door Windows 540 Sunroof
Body Equipment 513 Interior Trim 541 Convertible Top
515 Central Locking and Anti-theft

6
600 Electrical System–General 630 Lights
611 Wipers and Washers 640 Heating and Air-conditioning
Electrical System 612 Switches 650 Radio
620 Instruments

7 Equipment and
Accessories
720 Seat Belts
721 Airbag System (SRS)

ECL ECL Electrical Component Locations

ELE ELE Electrical Wiring Diagrams

OBD OBD On-Board Diagnostics

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MINI Cooper (R55, R56, R57)

Service Manual: 2007-2011
Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works (JSW)
including Clubman and Convertible
Price: $139.95
Bentley Stock Number: BM11
Publication Date: 2011.09.06
ISBN: 978-0-8376-1671-1
Hardcover, 8 3/8 in. x 11 in.
Case quantity: 1
1058 pages, 1845 photos, illustrations and diagrams
Includes color MINI Cooper familiarization section
The MINI Cooper Service Manual: 2007-2011 is a comprehensive source
of service information and specifications for MINI Cooper models from
2007 to 2011 (Mk II). The aim throughout this manual has been
simplicity, clarity and completeness, with practical explanations,
step-by-step procedures and accurate specifications. Whether you’re a
professional or a do-it-yourself MINI owner, this manual will help you
understand, care for and repair your car.

Step-by-step instructions for

Features: resetting CBS service items.
020 Maintenance
• Procedures for everything from changing the ATF to replacing a dirty
cabin microfilter and resetting the CBS (condition based service)
system. This manual tells you what to do and how and when to do it.
• Engine and cylinder head service, including variable camshaft timing
(VANOS) setup and adjustment and Valvetronic service (N12, N16,
and N18 engines).
• Driveability troubleshooting and detailed repair information for the
Siemens DME Engine Management Systems. High pressure fuel system service
• Turbocharger and intercooler information, including component on turbo engine, including replacing
HP fuel pump.
removal and replacement (Cooper S, JCW). 160 Fuel Tank and Fuel Pump
• Drivetrain maintenance, including troubleshooting, adjustment and
repair of clutch, gearshift linkage and drive axles.
• Suspension repairs, including strut and control arm replacement
procedures.
• Manual and automatic transmission removal, installation,
seal replacement and external service.
• System repair information for antilock brakes (ABS), automatic
stability control (ASC) and dynamic stability control (DSC). Detailed engine service,
• Heating and air conditioning repair (IHKS / IHKA), including including VANOS camshaft
timing adjustment.
component replacement. 117 Camshaft Timing Chain
• Body adjustments and repairs for sunroof and convertible, including
resetting of the rollover protection system.
Models & engines covered:
• Electrical system service, including an easy to use electrical
component section with detailed illustrations and photos. Cooper: 1.6 liter normally aspirated engine
(engine codes N12, N16)
• Comprehensive wiring schematics, including fuses and grounds. Cooper S: 1.6 liter supercharged engine
• MINI OBD II diagnostic trouble codes, SAE-defined and OBD II (engine codes N14, N18)
P-Codes, as well as basic scan tool information and OBD II
Transmissions covered:
Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).
• MINI factory tolerances, wear limits, adjustments, and tightening Manual 6-speed transmissions (Getrag)
Automatic 6-speed with Agitronic (Aisin)
torques.

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