DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
Cooling fan is controlled by Digital Motor Electronics (DME) control unit. Cooper S models also include a power steering cooling fan. See WIRING DIAGRAMS .
SYSTEM TESTS
Note. Testing information is not available from manufacturer.
Removal & Installation
Remove radiator. See RADIATOR. Unclip fan housing on radiator and move upward. (Scheme 1) Remove fan cowl with electric fan. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Scheme 1
FRONT CARRIER
Remove front bumper trim. See FRONT BUMPER TRIM under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION in GENERATORS & REGULATORS - MINI article. Remove cable for outside temperature sensor from carrier. (Scheme 2) Remove nuts and bolts, and detach carrier for front bumper trim. (Scheme 3)- (Scheme 4). To install, reverse removal procedure.
Scheme 2
Scheme 3
Scheme 4
Turn ignition off. Drain coolant. Remove front carrier. See FRONT CARRIER. Remove oil cooler, if equipped. Remove upper radiator hose. Remove condenser screws and lift condenser out of fixture/retaining lug. (Scheme 5) Remove upper radiator hose. Remove radiator retaining pins. (Scheme 6) Tilt upper radiator forward. Disconnect wiring harness from fan relay block. (Scheme 7) Lift radiator out of lower fixtures. (Scheme 8) To install, reverse removal procedure.
Scheme 5
Scheme 6
Scheme 7
Scheme 8
Scheme 9
Scheme 10
See also:
• FRONT BUMPER TRIM
• WIRING DIAGRAMS
• FRONT CARRIER