Cooper S Convertible (R52) L4-1.6L SC (W11) (2005)
Positive: Service and Repair
61 12 001 - Replacing positive battery lead (W11, W17)
Caution!
Comply with safety regulations See: Restraint Systems/Air Bag Systems/Service Precautions/Safety Regulations For Handling Airbag System
Components.
Investigate cause of safety battery terminal being triggered.
For this purpose read fault code memory of airbag control unit.
Note down fault messages stored in memory.
Rectify faults.
Then clear fault code memory.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
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Disconnect battery negative terminal See: Service and Repair/Procedures/Instructions for Disconnecting and Connecting Battery
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Remove rear silencer/exhaust system
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Remove left wheel arch trim panel See: Body and Frame/Fender/Front Fender/Front Fender Liner/Service and Repair
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Remove intake filter housing See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Tune-up and Engine Performance Checks/Air Cleaner Housing/Service
and Repair
Left side only:
Release nut (1), screw (2) and self-tapping screw (3).
Remove underbody panelling (4).