Cooper Convertible (R57) L4-1.6L (N12) (2009)
Wheels: Removal and Replacement
Removing or Installing Front or Rear Wheel
36 10 300 - Removing or installing front or rear wheel
Special tools required:
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36 1 250
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36 2 020 See: Tools and Equipment/36 2 020 Set of MINI Wheel Bolt Adapters
Important!
Wheel was balanced electronically.
Follow instructions on initializing Run Flat Indicator See: Tire Monitoring System/Service and Repair/Procedures/Initializing Tire Defect Indicator
(RPA) (RPA).
Observe the following procedure to prevent shift errors and imbalance:
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Loosen wheel bolts.
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The wheel is positioned such that the valve is at the bottom.
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If several wheels are removed simultaneously, mark with a piece of chalk on each tire the axle and side on which the corresponding wheel is fitted.
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Mark alignment of wheel with respect to wheel hub.
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Mark position of lockable wheel bolt.
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Release wheel bolts and remove wheel.