Mini COOPER User Manual

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OVERVIEW

REPAIRS

OPERATION

CONTROLS

DATA

INDEX

CHANGING TIRES – MINI WITH SPACE-SAVER SPARE TIRE

Removing the space-saver spare tire

The screw connection of the space-saver
spare tire is in the luggage compartment
under the floor mat, on the base of the
storage compartment for the tire change
set.

1. Loosen the screw connection using the

wheel stud wrench

2. Take out the cover panel

3. Screw the lifting handle from the

onboard tool kit onto the thread

4. Raise the lifting handle slightly

5. Squeeze the securing springs
6. The space-saver spare tire is released

and must be held by the lifting handle

7. Lower the space-saver spare tire with

the lifting handle

8. Unscrew the lifting handle again