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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER S PACEMAN, AUTOMATIC TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 4234 (COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - REPAIR - F31)AERIALS, BLUETOOTH AERIAL84 50 565 REPLACING BLUETOOTH CABLE AERIAL

2013 Mini Cooper S Paceman, Automatic Trans

84 50 565 Replacing Bluetooth cable aerial

2013 Mini Cooper S Paceman, Automatic TransSECTION 84 50 565 Replacing Bluetooth cable aerial

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NOTE: If a Combox is installed, the Bluetooth aerial is in the wiring harness to the Combox.
If the vehicle is equipped with a high equipment headunit, the Bluetooth aerial is located in the wiring harness to the high equipment headunit.

Bluetooth cable aerial installation location (E61) when Combox is installed.

Remove backrest side section

Remove rear left door sill cover strip.

Reposition underbody panelling on the left side.

Fig 1: Bluetooth Cable Aerial Installation Location

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Unlock and disconnect plug connection of Bluetooth cable aerial (2) at Combox (1).

Secure Bluetooth cable aerial (2) repair kit at wiring harness for entrance, and close plug connection (1).

After successful completion of functional check, disconnect start and end of faulty Bluetooth cable aerial at first mounting point.

Fig 2: Identifying Bluetooth Cable Aerial Plug Connection And Combox

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Installation location of the Bluetooth cable aerial (E61) on vehicles with NBT/HU.

Remove Headunit High or Headunit.

Partially remove center console.

Fig 3: Vehicle Bluetooth Cable Aerial Installation Location

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Unlock and disconnect plug connection of Bluetooth cable aerial (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Bluetooth Cable Aerial Plug Connection

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Secure Bluetooth cable aerial (1) repair kit at wiring harness below center console (2), and close plug connection.

After successful completion of functional check, disconnect start and end of faulty Bluetooth cable aerial at first mounting point.

Fig 5: Identifying Center Console And Bluetooth Cable Aerial

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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.