Owners manual

1. Using a ﬂ at screwdriver, remove four pushpins

on top edge of grille, one on each side two

in the middle. Set push pins aside to be

reinstalled later.

Vehicle Weight:

Motorhome mount tow bars are recommended for

use with this baseplate. Due to the design of the

removable tabs, the RangeFinderII, Adventurer,

and Ambassador tow bars can not be used. The

Acclaim tow bar may be used, but will not fold and

store on the front of the vehicle. Adapters, except

the BX8833 and BX88151, can not be used with

this baseplate.

Installation Notes: The grille, fascia

and temperature sensor are removed and

reinstalled during installation of the baseplate.

Drilling is required. Trimming of the fascia is

required.

The dimensional variations between otherwise

identical vehicles can be considerable.

While the baseplate was designed for easy

installation, it may be necessary to tailor the

baseplate slightly to compensate for auto

manufacturer’s tolerances. These minor

adjustments may include ﬁ ling a hole slightly,

bending electrical rods or bending end plates.

The BX8848 Diode Wiring Kit is recommended

for this vehicle.

2009 BMW Mini Cooper

(Manual Transmission Only) (Incl. Convertible) (No S or Clubman)

Installation Instructions

BX1306

Installation Instructions:

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2. Forward the front tire, use a Phillips

screwdriver to remove two pushpins. Do this

to both sides. Set aside for later reinstallation.

Handling of some cosmetic parts

when installing this product may

require the use of protective covers,

rags, specialty tools, etc. to prevent

damage.