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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Mini Cooper AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Brake Pad Service -> Front -> Pads, Replace -> Rear
Vehicle: 2002 Mini Cooper 1.6 L4 GAS

Pads, Replace

Front
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove front tire and wheel assemblies.
  • Remove retaining spring.
  • Disconnect brake pad wear indicator connector from lefthand side of caliper.
  • Remove plastic plugs and remove brake hose out from bracket.
  • Remove guide bolts and lift brake caliper toward vehicle rear.
  • Remove brake pads and suspend caliper aside with suitable wire.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Turn caliper piston back into bore using fixture tool No. 34 1 050, or equivalent.
    • Inspect fluid level and bleed brake system as required.
    • Replace dust sleeve a...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Mini Cooper AUTOMOBILES

Mini -> Component Locations ->
Vehicle: 2002 Mini Cooper 1.6 L4 GAS

The fuel filter is located on the righthand s...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Mini Cooper AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Mini Cooper 1.6 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle, then tire and wheel assemblies.
  • Remove axle shaft nut.
  • Drain transaxle oil into suitable container.
  • Remove mounting bolts and support brake caliper aside. Do not stretch brake lines.
  • Remove nut and disconnect steering tie rod end from knuckle using knuckle puller tool No. 32 3 090, or equivalent.
  • Remove ABS sensor.
  • Remove nut and disconnect lower cont...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Mini Cooper AUTOMOBILES

Description
Vehicle: 2002 Mini Cooper 1.6 L4 GAS

The TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor System) monitors the tire inflation pressure while the vehicle is being driven. To achieve this, the tire inflation pressure and tire air temperature are measured at certain intervals by sensors located on each wheel at t...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Mini Cooper AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Mini Cooper 1.6 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Open hood and press down on front grille trim tabs and unclip trim towards front of vehicle.
  • Remove clips securing left and right bumper trim.
  • Remove bolts securing license plate holder.
  • Remove clips on wheel arch trim and bend trim inward slightly then remove trim.
  • Remove bolt from upper alternator bracket and set bracket to one side, if equipped.
  • Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm counterclockwise, using a suitable too...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Mini Cooper AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mini -> Cooper -> 2002-06 Coupe & 2005-08 Convertible -> 2007-09 Coupe & 2009 Convertible
Vehicle: 2002 Mini Cooper 1.6 L4 GAS

2002-06 Coupe & 2005-08 Convertible

The Mini is equipped with a service interval indicator.

  • Remove the four cabin air filter cover retaining screws. The cabin air filter cover is located at the lower righthand side of the instrument panel below the storage bin, Fig. .
  • Disengage the cabin air filter cover retainers, then remove the cover, Fig. .
  • Pull the cabin air filter downward to remove.
  • Install the new cabin air filter element into the filter housing, Fig. . Ensure the filter element is properly located in the guides.
  • Install the cabin air filter cover. Ensure the retainers are engaged, the...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Mini Cooper AUTOMOBILES

Mini -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2002 Mini Cooper 1.6 L4 GAS

The ABS warning lamp is used to warn of a system fault. It will be lit during engine start-up, but should go out when the self-diagnostic system determines that the system is functioning properly. If the lam...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Mini Cooper AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2002 Mini Cooper 1.6 L4 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition clamp on heat exchanger feed pipe and remove hose.
  • Reposition clamp on thermostat housing and remove hose.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure t...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Mini Cooper AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Mini Cooper S 1.6 L4 GAS

If drive belt is to be reused: Mark direction of travel and reinstall drive belt in same direction of travel.

  • Remove tank venting valve.
  • Remove underpan.
  • Relie...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Mini Cooper AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2002 Mini Cooper cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Seat Components Diagram for 2002 Mini Cooper S 1.6 L4 GASSeat Components Diagram for 2002 Mini Cooper S 1.6 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Belt Tensioner
  • Connector X10215
  • Connector X10429
  • Side Air Bag Inflator
  • Console Diagram for 2002 Mini Cooper  1.6 L4 GASConsole Diagram for 2002 Mini Cooper 1.6 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Heater Control
  • Air Conditioner Control
  • Connector X01107
  • Connector X1527
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Mini Cooper AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2002 Mini Cooper cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2002 Mini Cooper S 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Mini Cooper S 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • ABS Control Module
  • Navigation Computer
  • 2002 Mini Cooper  1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Mini Cooper 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • License Plate Lights
  • General Module Control Unit
  • Central Locking Drive- Trunk Lid Tailgate
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2002 Mini Cooper AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2002 Mini Cooper cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: SETTING OBD READINESS CODES PRIOR TO STATE INSPECTION
    Vehicle: 2002 Mini Cooper 1.6 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Emission Controls, Vacuum Hoses
  • Document: RECALL - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
    Vehicle: 2002 Mini Cooper 1.6 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Identification, Models, Labels, Etc.
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2002 Mini Cooper AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2002 Mini Cooper cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2002 Mini Cooper cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2002 Mini Cooper cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2002 Mini Cooper cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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