Replacing components – Mini 2009 Cooper Convertible User Manual

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Replacing components

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When working on electrical systems,
always begin by switching off the con-

sumer in question, otherwise short circuits could
result. To avoid possible injury or equipment
damage when replacing bulbs, observe any
instructions provided by the bulb manufac-
turer.

Caring for headlamps, refer to page

120

For any bulb replacement not described
below, contact a MINI Dealer or a work-

shop that has specially trained personnel work-
ing in accordance with the specifications of the
MINI manufacturer.

For checking and adjusting headlamp aim,
please contact your MINI Dealer.

Light-emitting diodes LEDs

Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu-
cent lenses serve as the light sources for many of
the controls and displays in your vehicle. These
light-emitting diodes are related to conven-
tional laser diodes, and legislation defines them
as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.

Do not remove the covers or expose the
eyes directly to the unfiltered light source

for several hours, otherwise this could cause irri-
tation to the retina.

Bi-Xenon lamps*

The service life of these bulbs is very long and
the probability of failure very low, provided that
they are not switched on and off an excessive
number of times. If a xenon lamp fails neverthe-
less, switch on the fog lamps and continue the
journey with great care, provided that local leg-
islation does not prohibit this.

Have any work on the xenon lamp system,
including bulb replacement, carried out

only by a MINI Dealer or a workshop that has
specially trained personnel working in accor-
dance with the specifications of the MINI manu-
facturer. Due to high voltage, there is a risk of
fatal injury if work on the xenon lamps is carried
out improperly.

Halogen low beams and high beams

H13 bulb, 60/55 watts

The H13 bulb is pressurized. Therefore,
wear safety glasses and protective gloves.

Otherwise there is a risk of injury if the bulb is
damaged.

Be careful when installing the cover, oth-
erwise leaks could occur and cause dam-

age to the headlamp system.

Accessing the lamp from the engine
compartment

The low-beam/high-beam bulb can be changed
from the engine compartment.

Removing the cover:

Press the tab.

Flip open the cover and take it out of the
holder.

Follow the same steps in reverse order to reat-
tach the cover.

Be careful when installing the cover, oth-
erwise leaks could occur and cause dam-

age to the headlamp system.

Replacing the bulb

Turn the lamp counterclockwise, arrow 1,
and remove it, arrow 2.