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Removal & Installation - Automatic Transmission: Overview MINI Cooper I

Automatic Trans 6 illustrations ~287 words

IDENTIFICATION

Note. For further information, see TRANSMISSION - OVERVIEW article.

Model (Chassis Code)Engine Size (Code)
2002-05
Cooper (R50)1.6 L (W10)

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

CAUTIONDisconnecting vehicle battery will cancel fault codes of control units. On vehicles with radio codes, after disconnecting battery, radio codes must be re-entered. Obtain radio code card from customer. Note stored stations and restore then after connecting battery. Also, where applicable, initialize sunroof and set steering angle.
CAUTIONUse only the approved transmission fluid in this automatic transmission. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission. Catch and dispose properly escaping transmission fluid.

Note. For filling and servicing, see SERVICING - A/T article.

Note. Remove purge pipe from retaining clips on injector rail and remove hose from inspection cover.

Note. Numbers in text refer to numbers in figures.

  1. Turn off ignition. Disconnect battery.
  2. Remove engine. See «ENGINE - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS - COOPER (W10 ENGINE)»(ref-203045) or «ENGINE - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS - COOPER S (W11 ENGINE)»(ref-204047).
  3. Remove throttle assembly. See «THROTTLE ASSEMBLY»(ref-170110-S27623919452004123000000).
  4. Release coolant pipe clip (1) and remove coolant pipe (2) from coolant thermostat housing. (Scheme 31)
  5. Disconnect speed sensor connector (1) and disconnect connector (2) from inhibitor switch and remove harness retaining clips. (Scheme 32) Remove harness. Note harness routing.
  6. Disconnect transmission connector (1) and remove harness retaining clips. (Scheme 33) Remove harness. Note harness routing.
  7. Remove closure plate retaining bolts (1) and remove closure plate (2). (Scheme 34)
  8. Remove starter motor retaining bolts (1) and remove starter motor. (Scheme 35) Starter motor retaining bolts (1): 65 mm.
  9. Remove transmission retaining bolts (1), (2), (3) and (4). (Scheme 36)

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CAUTIONOil cooler and lines must always be flushed before a replacement transmission is installed.
CAUTIONDifferent length of transmission retaining bolts. Serious damage can result from incorrect bolt installation.
  1. If replacing transmission, fit retaining clips for wiring harness and transportation lock for converter from old transmission to new transmission.
  2. Fit proper length transmission retaining bolts. (Scheme 36) Length of bolts: (1) 50 mm (2) 60 mm (3 )65 mm (4) 75 mm. Tighten to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-170110-S35168387042004123000000).
  3. Install starter motor and tighten retaining bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-170110-S35168387042004123000000).
  4. Install closure plate. Tighten retaining bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-170110-S35168387042004123000000).
  5. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. After completion of work, check transmission fluid level. Top up if necessary.

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