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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER JCW, 2D CONVERTIBLE, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 19 (ENGINE - REPAIR (R56) -- COOPER)V-RIBBED BELT WITH TENSIONER/DEFLECTION ELEMENT11 28 010 REPLACING DRIVE BELT FOR ALTERNATOR (N16)
2013 Mini Cooper JCW, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans
11 28 010 Replacing drive belt for alternator (N16)
2013 Mini Cooper JCW, 2D Convertible, Standard TransSECTION 11 28 010 Replacing drive belt for alternator (N16)
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Special tools required:
WARNING:
Danger of injury!
Tensioning pulley is under tension.
Tensioning pulley is under tension.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER
Release screws (1).
Remove (2) belt pulley cover.
Bring belt tensioner (1) into assembly position in direction of arrow using special tool 11 6 210 .
NOTE:
For purposes of clarity, the illustration shows and description refers to the removed engine.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.