User Manual - Page 224

For 2012 HARDTOP 2 DOOR W/ MINI CONNECTED.

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Replacing components MOBILITY
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> Tighten lug bolts, page 225
> Drive with space-saver spare tire, page 224
MINI: removing the space-saver spare
tire
The screw connection of the space-saver spare
tire is under the floor mat in the cargo area, on
the base of the storage compartment for the tire
change set.
1. Unscrew the screw connection with the
special wrench.
2. Take out the cover panel.
3. Screw the lifting handle from the toolkit onto
the thread.
4. Raise the lifting handle slightly.
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 toward 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
damaged wheel cannot be placed in the
recess for the space-saver spare tire.<
MINI Clubman: removing the space-
saver spare tire
The space-saver spare tire is located under the
tire change set in the cargo area.
1. Fold up the floor mat.
2. Unscrew the nut, arrow, and remove the
space-saver spare tire.
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 914 765 - © 07/12 BMW AG
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