Hotchkis 22800R Mini Cooper Sport Rear Sway Bar - Manual

#22810 & #22800
Competition & Sport
Sway Bar Kit
Installation Instructions
Thank you for choosing Hotchkis Performance Sway Bars. This kit
requires both front and rear sub-frames to be dropped for stock bar
removal and HSport installation. Professional installation is recommended
but not required.
Note: Total installation time could be as much as three to four hours.
16mm socket and wrench w/ extension 13mm socket and wrench
Tools Required:
5mm allen 21mm socket
E12 Torx socket or wrench
Start With The Front
1/ Raise the vehicle using a four-wheel lift, ramps or jack stands. Only use a
level surface and only use the manufacturer’s named jack points.
2/
Once raised, you should be able to see the stock bar at the center of the
vehicle, just behind the front axle line. Take a moment and observe the way in
which this bar is mounted.
4/
Before starting on the sub-frame, disconnect the lower end-link from the
bar using a 16mm wrench and 5mm allen.
3/
Remove the front plastic aero pan.
4/
Now, you will remove the bolts which attach the front sub-frame to the
vehicle. Note: By removing the hardware, nothing will fall from the
underside. In fact, the sub-frame, once the hardware is removed, will have
to be pried-open to reach the bar.