Mini 2008 Cooper User Manual
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5.
Squeeze the securing spring.
6.
The space-saver spare tire is released and
must be held by the lifting handle.
7.
Lower the space-saver spare tire with the
lifting handle.
8.
Unscrew the lifting handle.
9.
Pull the space-saver spare tire underneath
the vehicle out towards the rear.
10.
Position the space-saver spare tire with the
valve facing upward.
11.
Unscrew the valve extension from the valve
of the space-saver spare tire.
12.
Unscrew the dust cap from the extension
and place it on the valve of the space-saver
spare tire.
Due to its different dimensions, the dam-
aged wheel cannot be placed in the recess
for the space-saver spare tire.
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MINI Clubman tire change set with
space-saver spare tire*
In vehicles with the space-saver spare tire, the
tire change set with the onboard tool kit is
located beneath the floor mat or level load floor
in the cargo bay.
1 Folding chock and cover for defective wheel
2 Vehicle jack
3 Wrench
4 Wheel stud wrench
5 Hub cover remover
6 Flat screwdriver/Phillips screwdriver
7 Torx insert bit for screwdriver
8 Towing eyelet
The onboard tool kit includes a pouch with a
plastic bag in which you can place the damaged
wheel.
Removing the space-saver spare tire
The space-saver spare tire is located under the
tire change set in the cargo bay.
1.
Fold up the floor mat.
2.
Unscrew the nut, arrow, and remove the
space-saver spare tire.
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