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2003 Mini Cooper CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Mini REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mini Cooper AUTOMOBILES

Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> 740 & 750 -> 745 -> Hydraulic Power Flow Regulator, Replace -> M3, 325 & 330 -> M3, M5, X5, Z3, Z8, 325, 330, 525, 530, 540, 740, 745, 750 & 760 -> M5, 525, 530 & 540 -> Mini Cooper -> Power Brake Booster, Replace -> X5 -> Z3 -> Z8
Vehicle: 2003 Mini Cooper 1.6 L4 GAS

Hydraulic Power Flow Regulator, Replace

Mini Cooper
  • Ensure ignition switch is in OFF position.
  • Disconnect clip and air filter outlet hose.
  • Remove air filter housing mounting bolts, then disconnect harness clip and connector.
  • Remove air filter housing.
  • With engine off, discharge hydraulic reservoir by operating brake pedal approximately 20 times with same force required for full stop braking action.
  • Remove battery.
  • Disconnect clips, lock and connectors, then remove Engine Control Module (ECM).
  • Remove battery box mounting bolt and disconnect clips.
  • Remove battery box.
  • Disconnect val...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mini Cooper AUTOMOBILES

Mini -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance ->
Vehicle: 2003 Mini Cooper 1.6 L4 GAS

Inspection interval is determined...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mini Cooper AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Mini Cooper S 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 2003 Mini Cooper AUTOMOBILES

Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2003 Mini Cooper 1.6 L4 GAS

The Tire Pressure Warning Lamp will illuminate when low tire pressure has been detected. After all tires have been inflated to the proper pressure, place the ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mini Cooper AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Mini Cooper S 1.6 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Loosen clamp and detach air intake hose.
  • Unlock intake duct and detach from intake filter housing.
  • Remove intake filter housing.
  • Remove fuel tank vent valve, if equipped.
  • Raise vehicle on suitable lift.
  • Remove righthand wheel nuts.
  • Remove bolts from vacuum tank and set to one side, if equipped.
  • Discon...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mini Cooper AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mini -> Cooper -> 2002-06 Coupe & 2005-08 Convertible -> 2007-09 Coupe & 2009 Convertible
Vehicle: 2003 Mini Cooper S 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 2003 Mini Cooper AUTOMOBILES

Mini -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2003 Mini Cooper S 1.6 L4 GAS

  • On models less iDrive, proceed as follows:
    • The Tire Pressure Warning Lamp will illuminate when low tire pressure has been detected.
    • After all tires have been inflated to the proper pressure, place the ignition switch in the on position, then press button with flat tire logo on center console to reset lamp for at least 4 seconds. The system will th...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mini Cooper AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2003 Mini Cooper S 1.6 L4 GAS

Lower

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition clamp at radiator and remove hose.
  • Reposition clamp at water pump and remove hose.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to i...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Mini Cooper AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 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 2003 Mini Cooper AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2003 Mini Cooper cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 2003 Mini Cooper S 1.6 L4 GASEngine Compartment Components Diagram for 2003 Mini Cooper S 1.6 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Heated Oxygen Sensor
  • Plug Connector X62001
  • Steering Wheel Diagram for 2003 Mini Cooper  1.6 L4 GASSteering Wheel Diagram for 2003 Mini Cooper 1.6 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Button Pad Connector
  • Volute Spring Connector
  • X01003
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Mini Cooper AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Mini Cooper cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2003 Mini Cooper  1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 Mini Cooper 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • ABS Control Module
  • RF Speed Sensor
  • 2003 Mini Cooper  1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 Mini Cooper 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Electronic Immobilizer Control Unit
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Mini Cooper AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2003 Mini Cooper cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: SETTING OBD READINESS CODES PRIOR TO STATE INSPECTION
    Vehicle: 2003 Mini Cooper 1.6 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Emission Controls, Vacuum Hoses
  • Document: RESTRICTED EXTERIOR MIRRORS ADJUSTMENT RANGE
    Vehicle: 2003 Mini Cooper 1.6 L4 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Insufficient Performance
  • Auto Systems:
  • Instruments, Dash Cluster, Warning Lights, Mirrors
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Mini Cooper AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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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