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2025 Mini Cooper Hardtop 4 Door HB

DISABLE PROCEDURE AND TIME (Always Check Service Manual)

Before disconnecting vehicle battery:

Turn off the ignition and other electrical consumers/consumers to prevent sparking when reconnecting.

Notice:
If the ignition is not switched off when the vehicle battery is disconnected, fault memories may be set in some control units.


Caution!
There is a danger of mixing up battery cables: if the positive battery cable and battery earth lead are the same colour and you are in doubt, follow the polarity to the vehicle battery, then mark and cover the leads

The on-board computer and clock may lose your data.




General notes on disconnecting the vehicle battery:

Do not disconnect battery leads and leads from alternator and starter motor while engine is running.

If necessary, deactivate installed auxiliary batteries as per vehicle-specific repair instructions and disconnect if necessary. Cover battery negative terminal(s) and secure.

Disconnect terminal of the negative battery cable from 12-V vehicle electrical system/vehicle battery only after successful and confirmed deactivation of any installed intelligent auxiliary batteries. Cover battery negative terminal(s) and secure.

Disconnect both negative battery cables in the version with non-intelligent auxiliary battery. Cover battery negative terminal(s) and secure.

When work is carried out on the electrical system, faults may be caused in the fault memories of some control units when the vehicle battery is connected.

REV: 12/2024

PARTS THAT MUST BE REPLACED FOLLOWING A DEPLOYMENT

Check and/or replace following components after airbag deployment:

Components

• Active pedestrian protection, centre
• Outer active pedestrian protection on the left // right
• Front left/right pressure sensor for active pedestrian protection
• Upfront sensor on the left / right (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle)
• Airbag sensor front door left/right
• Airbag sensor B-pillar left/right
• Airbag control unit, vehicle interior
• HV sensor, rear (21LU PHEV, 21LG BEV, RR25)
• HV sensor, front (21LG BEV, RR25)

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Procedure
• Inspect visually for mechanical damage (housing, plug connections). Replace damaged components
• Connect diagnosis system
• Read fault memory
• Disconnect the vehicle battery and adhere to the waiting period (at least 30 seconds)
• Rectify faults
• Reconnect the vehicle battery and adhere to the waiting period (at least 10 seconds)
• Delete fault memory
• Switch off ignition and wait at least 2 minutes (no electrical loads may be switched on during this period such as interior lights, radio, etc.)
• Switch the ignition on (wait for at least 10 seconds)
• Delete fault memory
• If you cannot delete the fault memory: Replace the component that is causing the fault

+ Replace the airbag control unit in the following cases only:
• In the case of visible external damage
• In the case of a corresponding fault memory entry (airbag indicator light is illuminated)

+ Cables and connectors
• Components and procedure
• Check cables and connectors for damage, replace if necessary.
(e. g. corrosion, correct engagement, bent pin)

+ Seat belt system
Components
• Automatic reel
• Seat belt tensioner
• Seat belt height adjustment
• End fitting pretensioner
• Seat belt buckle-
Procedure
• Check components, replace if necessary
• Additional door lock: Check for foreign body, remove it if necessary

+ Seats
Components
• Seat
• Airbag unit
• Active head restraint (21LG, RR25)
Procedure
• Check seats (functional check of seat mechanism), replace if necessary
• Check seat connection
• Replace airbag unit and seat cover with upholstery

+ Driver's airbag
Components
• Airbag unit
• Steering wheel
• Steering column (if damaged)
• Steering wheel cover
• Steering wheel switch
• Shift paddle for automatic transmission
• Wiring harness
Procedure
• Check components for damage, replace if necessary
• Replace steering wheel
• Replacing impact plate

+ Front passenger airbag
Components
• Airbag unit
• Dashboard trim panel (must be replaced!)
• Supporting tube (if damaged)
Procedure
• Check components, replace if necessary

+ Side airbag, front/rear
Components
• Airbag unit
• Door trim panel
• Door in white

+ Seat
Procedure
Check components; replace if necessary

+ Head airbag
Components
• Airbag unit
• A-pillar trim panel
• Roofliner
• B-pillar trim panel (if damaged)
• C-pillar trim panel (if damaged)
• Connection/mount (on side frame)
Procedure
• Check components, replace if necessary

+ Knee airbag
Components
• Trim panel (driver's side)
• Lower section of glove box
• Knee protection(Driver• and passenger's side)
Procedure
• Check components, replace if necessary

+ Passive knee protection
Components
• Trim panel (driver's side)
• Glove box incl. knee protection (passenger's side)
Procedure
• Check components for damage, replace if necessary
• Check retaining elements

PARTS THAT MUST BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF DAMAGED

Check and/or replace following components after airbag deployment:

Check and/or replace following components after airbag deployment:
Satellites (control unit + sensor):
• Read fault memory
• Sensor B-pillar [AIRBAG SENSOR,QTR PANEL]
• Sensor front door [AIRBAG SENSOR,FRT DOOR]
• Sensor seat, Driver-/passenger's side [AIRBAG SENSOR,SEAT TRACK]
• Airbag control unit, vehicle interior [MODULE,AIRBAG CONTROL]
• Front sensor [AIRBAG SENSOR,FRONT]

Cables and connectors:
• Check cables and connectors for damage, replace if necessary

Seat belt system:
• Automatic reel
• Seat belt tensioner
• Seat belt height adjustment
• Anchor fitting tensioner
• Seat belt buckle
• Check components, replace if necessary

Seats:
• Seats
• Airbag module [AIRBAG, FRONT SEAT]

Driver's airbag:
• Airbag module [AIRBAG, STEERING WHEEL]
• Steering Wheel
• Steering column
• Replace faulty components

Front-passenger airbag:
• Airbag module [AIRBAG,INSTRUMENT PNL]
• Supporting tube
• Check components; replace if necessary

Side airbag, front/rear:
• Airbag module [AIRBGA,FRONT SEAT]
• Door trim panel
• Door in white
• Seat
• Check components; replace if necessary

Head airbag:
• Airbag module [AIRBAG, ROOF]
• A-pillar trim panel Headliner
• B-pillar trim panel (if damaged)
• C-pillar trim panel (if damaged)
• Connection/mount (on side frame)
• Check components; replace if necessary

Knee airbag:
• Trim panel (driver's side)
• Lower section of glove box
• Knee protection [AIRBAG,KNEE BOLSTER]
• Replace faulty components

Important!
Only repair those cables which show visible signs of damage. In the event of visible damage, make sure there is only one cable repair in effect after the repair work. If no visible damage can be identified, the entire cable must be replaced. When carrying out repairs to the airbag wiring harness, you must use the spare parts offered in the out Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC).

Additional Information


*This matrix does not currently contain all production vehicles sold in the United States. The contents were developed in cooperation with AudaExplore, a Solera company. The contents are based on the information available at the time of publication. Updates and additions will be posted as they become available. To ensure that you are using the most recent information, always refer to vehicle maker technical information.


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