Remove/install Body Domain Controller (BDC) (Cooper Convertible)
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2021 MINI Cooper, 2020 MINI Cooper, 2019 MINI Cooper, 2018 MINI Cooper, and 2017 MINI Cooper. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Preliminary work needed:
- Clamp off BATTERY EARTH LEAD from negative connection point
- Remove GLOVE COMPARTMENT .
- Remove right footwell SIDE TRIM PANEL ON A-PILLAR .
Removal:
IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage to positive battery cable connector!
Unlock the positive battery cable connector:
- Loosen lock (1) in arrow direction.
- Unfasten catch (2) on positive battery lead connector (3).
- Remove positive battery lead connector (3) in arrow direction.
Unlock and disconnect all connectors (1) in marked area.
Release detents and pull control unit BDC (2) to the side out of holder.
Installation:
Join control unit BDC (2) to the side in holder.
Connect all connectors (1) in marked area.
NOTE:
Ensure control unit BDC (2) is correctly engaged in holder.
IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage to positive battery cable connector!
Lock positive battery cable connector:
- Join positive battery cable connector (3) against arrow direction.
- Lock detent (2) to positive battery cable connector (3).
- Close lock (1) against arrow direction.
Required follow-up work:
- Install right footwell SIDE TRIM PANEL ON A-PILLAR .
- Install GLOVE COMPARTMENT .
- Connect BATTERY EARTH LEAD negative terminal