Removal & Installation (Front)

2013 Mini Cooper S Paceman, Automatic TransSECTION Removal & Installation (Front)
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  1. Front seat belt pretensioners are part of seat belt buckle assembly. Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONSΒ  . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING SYSTEMΒ  under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.
  2. Remove appropriate front seat. Remove outer seat trim panel. Disconnect seat belt pretensioner harness connector. See Figure . Remove pretensioner mounting screw and seat belt pretensioner.
  3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten seat belt pretensioner mounting screw to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONSΒ  . Activate air bag system. See ACTIVATING SYSTEMΒ  under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.
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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.