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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER S PACEMAN, AUTOMATIC TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 960 (COOLING SYSTEM - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS)ENGINE RADIATOR WITH ATTACHMENT17 11 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RADIATOR (M62)
2013 Mini Cooper S Paceman, Automatic Trans

17 11 000 Removing and installing radiator (M62)

2013 Mini Cooper S Paceman, Automatic TransSECTION 17 11 000 Removing and installing radiator (M62)
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WARNING: Danger of scalding!
Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.

Drain coolant,

refer to 17 00 005 DRAINING AND TOPPING UP COOLANT .

Remove fan cowl,

refer to 17 11 031 REPLACING FAN COWL (M52, M62) .

NOTE: When removing the fan cowl, note the engine variant.

Open drain plug.

Drain off and catch coolant.

Fig 1: Opening Drain Plug
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Recycling 

Dispose of drained coolant.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

If necessary, disconnect plug connection at level sensor.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connection At Level Sensor
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Air conditioning 

Disconnect plug connection on temperature switch.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Plug Connection On Temperature Switch
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Remove upper coolant hose.

Fig 4: Removing Upper Coolant Hose
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Coolant hoses with quick-release couplings 

Lift out spring (1).

Disconnect water hose (2).

Release left and right screws (3) on radiator.

Remove both brackets (4).

Installation 

Follow instructions for working on cooling system, refer to 17 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORKING ON COOLING SYSTEM 

Fig 5: Disconnecting Water Hose
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Remove lower coolant hose.

Fig 6: Removing Lower Coolant Hose
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Coolant hoses with quick-release couplings 

Remove connector (1).

Lift out spring (2).

Disconnect water hose (3).

Installation 

Follow instructions for working on cooling system, refer to 17 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORKING ON COOLING SYSTEM 

Fig 7: Removing Connector And Lift Out Spring
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Lift radiator upwards to remove.

Installation 

Place radiator on supports.

Fig 8: Identifying Radiator On Supports
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Coolant hoses with quick-release couplings 

Lift radiator (1) up and out.

Installation 

Place radiator on supports.

Fig 9: Lifting Radiator
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Installation 

Note rubber mounts on left and right sides.

Fig 10: Identifying Rubber
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Top up coolant,

refer to 17 00 005 DRAINING AND TOPPING UP COOLANT .

Vent cooling system and check for leaks,

refer to 17 00 039 BLEEDING COOLING SYSTEM AND CHECKING FOR WATER LEAKS .

RENDER: 1.0x

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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.