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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER JCW, 2D CONVERTIBLE, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 4526 (ENGINE - REPAIR (1 OF 3))
2013 Mini Cooper JCW, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans
Section 4526 (Engine - Repair (1 Of 3))
2013 Mini Cooper JCW, 2D Convertible, Standard TransSECTION Section 4526 (Engine - Repair (1 Of 3))
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- Safety And General Information
- 00 Danger of Poisoning If Oil Is Ingested/Absorbed Through The Skin
- 00 Risk of Injury If Oil Comes Into Contact with Eyes and Skin
- 00 Safety Instructions for Handling Oil
- 00 Safety Information for Working On Vehicles with Automatic Engine Start-Stop Function (MSA)
- Coolant Requirements, Mixture Ratio, and Water Quality
- Engine Assembly
- 11 00 039 Checking Compression of All Cylinders (N55)
- 11 00 000 Differences Among Basic Engine Versions (N63/S63)
- Engine Identification
- 11 00 Mounting Engine On Assembly Stand (N55)
- 11 00 Mounting Engine On Assembly Stand (N63)
- 11 00 Mounting Engine On Assembly Stand (N63O1)
- 11 00... Oil Consumption Measurement
- 11 00... Overview of Consumables
- 11 00 050 Removing and Installing Engine (N55)
- 11 00 598 Removing and Installing Engine On Front Axle (N63O1 with GA8HP70Z transmission) (RWD)
- 11 00 598 Removing and Installing Engine On Front Axle (N63O1 with GA6HP26Z Transmission) (AWD)
- 11 00 Removing and Installing/Replacing Acoustic Cover (N63)
- 11 00 050 Removing and Installing/Replacing Engine (N63)
- 12 00 Removing and Installing/Replacing Ignition Coil Cover (N55)
- 11 00 Removing and Installing/Replacing The Acoustic Cover (N63 B44 O 0/1)
- 11 00 670 Securing Engine In Installation Position (N55 AWD)
- 11 00 670 Securing Engine In Installation Position (N55 RWD)
- 11 00 670 Securing Engine In Installation Position (N63)
- 11 00 670 Securing Engine In Installation Position (N63O1)
- 11 00... Service - Engine Oil (N55)
- 00 00 610 Service - Engine Oil (N63)
- 11 00... Service - Engine Oil (N63)
- 11 00... Service - Engine Oil (N63O1)
- Cylinder Head And Valve Cover
- 11 12 729 Checking Cylinder Head for Water Leaks (N55)
- 11 12 729 Checking Cylinder Head for Watertightness (N63)
- 11 12 729 Checking Cylinder Head On Watertightness (N63O1)
- 11 12 719 Grinding Cylinder Head Lower Face (N63O1)
- 11 12 719 Grinding Cylinder Head Sealing Surface (N63)
- 11 12 040 Removing and Installing All Ignition Coils and Injector Wells (N55)
- 11 12 100 Removing and Installing Cylinder Head (N55)
- 11 12 105 Removing and Installing Left Cylinder Head (N63)
- 11 12 105 Removing and Installing Left Cylinder Head (N63O1)
- 11 12 106 Removing and Installing Right Cylinder Head (N63)
- 11 12 106 Removing and Installing Right Cylinder Head (N63O1)
- 11 12 000 Removing and Installing/Sealing Cylinder Head Cover (N55)
- 11 12 005 Removing and Installing/Sealing Left Cylinder Head Cover (N63)
- 11 12 005 Removing and Installing/Sealing Left Cylinder Head Cover (N63O1)
- 11 12 006 Removing and Installing/Sealing Right Cylinder Head Cover (N63)
- 11 12 006 Removing and Installing/Sealing Right Cylinder Head Cover (N63O1)
- 11 12 112 Replacing Both Cylinder Head Gaskets (N63)
- 11 12 112 Replacing Both Cylinder Head Gaskets (N63O1)
- 11 12 101 Replacing Cylinder Head Gasket (N55)
- 11 12 719 Resurfacing Cylinder Head Lower Face (N55)
- Engine Oil Pan
- 11 13 000 Removing and Installing, Sealing or Replacing Oil Sump (N55)
- 11 13 020 Removing and Installing/Replacing Lower Oil Sump Section (N63)
- 11 13 020 Removing and Installing/Replacing Lower Oil Sump Section (N63O1)
- 11 13 010 Removing and Installing/Replacing Upper Oil Sump Section (N63)
- 11 13 010 Removing and Installing/Replacing Upper Oil Sump Section (N63O1)
- Crankshaft Seal, Timing Case Cover
- 11 14 110 Removing and Installing Lower Timing Case Cover (N63)
- 11 14 110 Removing and Installing Lower Timing Case Cover (N63O1)
- 11 14 080 Removing and Installing Timing Case Cover, Top Left (N63)
- 11 14 080 Removing and Installing Timing Case Cover, Top Left (N63O1)
- 11 14 085 Removing and Installing Timing Case Cover, Top Right (N63)
- 11 14 085 Removing and Installing Timing Case Cover, Top Right (N63O1)
- 11 14 015 Removing and Installing/Replacing Sealing Cap for Oil Pump Chain Tensioner (N55)
- 11 14 250 Removing and Installing/Sealing Rear Coolant End Cover (N63)
- 11 14 151 Replacing Crankshaft Radial Seal On Transmission Side (N63)
- 11 14 005 Replacing Front Crankshaft Seal (N55)
- 11 14 151 Replacing Radial Crankshaft Seal On Transmission Side (N55)
- 11 14 141 Replacing Radial Shaft Seal In Lower Gear Case Cover (N63O1)
- 11 14 141 Replacing Radial Shaft Seal In Lower Timing Case Cover (N63)
- 11 14 010 Replacing Sealing Cap for Vacuum Pump (N55)
- 11 14 151 Replacing The Crankshaft Seal On The Transmission Side (N63O1)
- Crankcase Ventilation System
- 11 15 015 Remove/Install/Replace Engine Ventilation Line
- 11 15 016 Removing and Installing/Replacing Engine Ventilation Connecting Line
- 11 15 140 Replace Oil Separator (N63)
- 11 15 001 Replacing All Engine Ventilation Lines and Connection Lines
- 11 15 007 Replacing Connecting Line On Left
- 11 15 002 Replacing Engine Crankcase Ventilation Line for Cylinders 1-4
- 11 15 003 Replacing Engine Crankcase Ventilation Line for Cylinders 5-8
- 11 15 008 Replacing Right Connecting Line
- Crankshaft
- 11 21 531 Replacing All Crankshaft Main Bearings (N55)
- 11 21 531 Replacing All Crankshaft Main Bearing Shells (N63)
- 11 21 531 Replacing All Crankshaft Main Bearing Shells (N63O1)
- 11 21 500 Replacing Crankshaft (N55)
- 11 21 500 Replacing Crankshaft (N63)
- 11 21 500 Replacing Crankshaft (N63O1)
- 11 21 505 Sealing Crankcase Lower Section (N55)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.