Owners manual

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2002-06 BMW Mini Cooper
2007-08 BMW Mini Cooper Convertible
Installation Instructions
BX1303
8. Using the utility knife, make a cut one side
of the length on blue 3/8” tubing, slide tubing
onto driver’s side upper coolant line, tighten
zip ties and cut zip tie excess as shown in
photo. This will protect coolant line from
rubbing against the back of baseplate.
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10. Hold fascia as close to its original location
as possible on the vehicle. Trim lower grill
to allow receivers, convenience links and
electrical rod to come through fascia (See the
two lower photos of 2005 Models). Reinstall
fascia. Be sure all electrical components
are plugged in properly.
NOTE: OPTIONAL LOWER GRILL REMOVAL;
Set fascia face down on a soft surface to
protect fascia front, release the grill clips (See
photo to the right) and set lower grill aside
(Lower grill will not be reinstalled). Be sure
all electrical components are plugged in
properly.
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9. Align holes of baseplate with studs just below
metal bumper and reinstall four metric hex
nuts from step 7 (Driver’s side shown in photo
above). Be sure and use loctite on all
bolts before tightening. Tighten all bolts
according to torque chart in the General
Instruction sheet.
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Be sure that ALL electrical connections
are plugged in properly and functioning
BEFORE installing the fascia.
DEALER or INSTALLER:
Be certain the user receives the
instruction sheets for their products.
11. The dimensional variations between otherwise
identical cars can be considerable. While the
baseplate was designed for easy installation,
it may be necessary to tailor the baseplate
slightly to compensate for auto manufacturers’
tolerances. These minor adjustments may
include fi ling a hole slightly, bending electrical
rods, adding shims and/or bending endplates.
12. Install the tow bar and safety cables
according to the instructions included in their
packages.
13. Do not substitute other devices if the tow bar
pin and clip are lost.