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Mini 2003 Cooper User Manual

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OVERVIEW

REPAIRS

OPERATION

CONTROLS

DATA

INDEX

CHANGING TIRES – MINI WITH SPACE-SAVER SPARE TIRE

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Removing the space-saver spare tire

The screw connection of the space-saver
spare tire is in the cargo area under the
floor mat, on the base of the storage com-
partment for the tire change set.

1. Loosen the screw connection using the

wheel lug bolt wrench

2. Take out the cover panel

3. Screw the lifting handle from the on-

board 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

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