ORIGINAL MINI ACCESSORIES.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Additional Headlight Retrofit.
MINI 3-door (F56)
MINI 5-door (F55)
MINI CLUBMAN (F54)
MINI CONVERTIBLE (F57)
MINI COUNTRYMAN (F60)

Retrofit kit number

63 12 2 287 147 Additional headlight retrofit kit, LED chrome
63 12 2 287 148 Additional headlight retrofit kit, LED black
63 12 0 420 291 Additional headlight retrofit kit, black
63 12 0 417 669 Additional headlight retrofit kit, chrome
63 12 2 284 922 Interface add-on kit (for cars with SA 5A2 or SA 5A4 only)
63 12 2 462 907 CAN interface (for cars with SA 5A2, SA 5A4 or SA 552 only)
63 12 2 355 766 Bracket for additional headlights (for cars F55, F56, F57)
63 12 2 408 606 Bracket for additional headlights (for F54 cars)
63 12 2 448 814 Bracket for additional headlights (for F60 cars)

Installation time
The installation time is approx. 2.5 hours. This may vary depending on the condition of the car and its equip-
ment package.

Important information
These installation instructions are primarily designed for use within the MINI dealership organisation and by
authorised MINI service companies.
In any event the target group for these installation instructions is specialist personnel trained on MINI cars
with the appropriate specialist knowledge.
All work must be completed using the latest MINI repair manuals, circuit diagrams, servicing manuals and
work instructions, in a rational order, using the prescribed tools (special tools) and observing current health
and safety regulations.

If you experience installation or function problems, restrict troubleshooting to approx. 0.5 hours for
mechanical work and 1.0 hour for electrical work.
To avoid unnecessary extra work and/or costs, an inquiry is to be sent straight away to the technical parts sup-
port via the Aftersales Assistance Portal (ASAP).
Quote the following information:
– Chassis number,
– Retrofit kit part number,
– A detailed description of the problem,
– Any work already carried out.
Do not archive the hard copy of these installation instructions since daily updates are provided via ASAP!

Pictograms
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Installation information
Ensure that the cables and/or lines are not kinked or damaged as you install them in the car. Costs arising
from this will not be reimbursed by BMW AG.
Additional cables/lines that you install must be secured with cable ties. If the specified PIN chambers are oc-
cupied, bridges, double crimps or twin-lead terminals must be used.
After installation, the additional headlights must be adjusted.
– Refer to the ESD guidelines
– Important information for installing the "chrome/black LED additional headlight" retrofit kit
on cars with halogen low-beam headlights: If the LED additional headlight flashes several times in-
correctly when the ignition is switched on, the control module bearing part number 63 12 2 289 190
must also be ordered and installed instead of the control module supplied with the kit.

Customer information
Print out the Customer information section at the end of these installation instructions and give it to the cus-
tomer.

List of special equipment

The following special equipment must be taken into consideration when installing:
SA 5A2 LED headlight
SA 5A4 LED headlight with cornering light
SA 522 Adaptive LED headlights with matrix light function

Special tools required

Refer to the relevant ISTA/AIR repair manual for details of the special tool required.

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Section Page
1. Retrofit kit parts list (F5x cars only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2. Retrofit kit parts list (F60 cars only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

3. Preparatory work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

4. Retrofit wiring harness connection diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

5. Installation and cabling diagram for LHD (left-hand drive) cars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

6. Installation and cabling diagram for RHD (right-hand drive) cars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

7. Routing and connecting the retrofit wiring harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

8. Working with the bumper trim and installing the additional headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

9. Concluding work and coding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

10. Wiring diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

11. Customer information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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1. Retrofit kit parts list (F5x cars only)

Legend
A Retrofit wiring harness (part of the additional headlight retrofit kit)
B Control module (part of the additional headlight retrofit kit)
C Additional headlight (2 pieces, part of the additional headlight retrofit kit)
D SW 2-pin plug housing (2 pieces, part of the additional headlight retrofit kit)
E Left additional headlight bracket (part of the additional headlight bracket retrofit kit)
F Right additional headlight bracket (part of the additional headlight bracket retrofit kit)
G Pan head screw (2 pieces, part of the additional headlight bracket retrofit kit)
H Rivet nut (2 pieces, part of the additional headlight bracket retrofit kit)
I Spring washer D = 6.4 mm (4 pieces for F55/F56/F57 cars, 8 pieces for F54 cars, part of the additional
headlight bracket retrofit kit)
J Spring washer D = 5.3 mm (2 pieces for F55/F56/F57 cars only, part of the additional headlight bracket
retrofit kit)
K Screw M6x16 (4 pieces for F55/F56/F57 cars, 6 pieces for F54 cars, part of the additional headlight
bracket retrofit kit)
L Screw M5x12 (2 pieces, for F55/F56/F57 cars only, part of the additional headlight bracket retrofit kit)
M Interface (for cars with SA 5A2, SA 5A4 or SA 552, part of the interface add-on kit or CAN interface only)
N Wiring harness interface (for cars with SA 5A2, SA 5A4 or SA 552, part of the interface add-on kit or CAN
interface only)
O Miniature connector (4x, for cars with SA 5A2, SA 5A4 or SA 552, part of the interface add-on kit or CAN
interface only)
P Cover cap (for cars with SA 5A2, SA 5A4 or SA 552, part of the interface add-on kit or CAN interface only)
Q Bracket lower section (2 pieces, part of the additional headlight bracket retrofit kit)
R Socket contact (for cars with SA 5A2, SA 5A4 or SA 552, part of the interface add-on kit or CAN interface
only)
S 2-way miniature connector (2 pieces, part of the additional headlight retrofit kit)
T 5-way miniature connector (part of the additional headlight retrofit kit, not required)
U SW 2-pin socket casing (2 pieces, part of the additional headlight retrofit kit)
V Spacer (2 pieces, for F54 cars only)
W Washer (4 pieces, for F54 cars only)

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1. Retrofit kit parts list (F5x cars only)

X Stop pad (2 pieces, for F54 cars only)

Y 3 A blade terminal fuse (only in additional LED high-beam headlights retrofit kit)

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2. Retrofit kit parts list (F60 cars only)

Legend
A Retrofit wiring harness (part of the additional headlight retrofit kit)
B Control module (part of the additional headlight retrofit kit)
C Additional headlight (2 pieces, part of the additional headlight retrofit kit)
D SW 2-pin pin housing (2 pieces, part of the additional headlight retrofit kit)
E Right additional headlight bracket (part of the additional headlight bracket retrofit kit)
F Left additional headlight bracket (part of the additional headlight bracket retrofit kit)
G Pan head screw (4 pieces, part of the additional headlight bracket retrofit kit)
H Rivet nut (4 pieces, part of the additional headlight bracket retrofit kit)
I Spring washer D = 6.4 mm (4 pieces, part of the additional headlight bracket retrofit kit)
J Spring washer D = 5.3 mm (2 pieces, part of the additional headlight bracket retrofit kit)
K Screw M6x16 (6 pieces, part of the additional headlight bracket retrofit kit)
L Screw M5x12 (2 pieces, part of the additional headlight bracket retrofit kit)
M Interface (for cars with SA 5A2, SA 5A4 or SA 552, part of the interface add-on kit or CAN interface only)
N Wiring harness interface (for cars with SA 5A2, SA 5A4 or SA 552, part of the interface add-on kit or CAN
interface only)
O Miniature connector (4x, for cars with SA 5A2, SA 5A4 or SA 552, part of the interface add-on kit or CAN
interface only)
P Cover cap (for cars with SA 5A2, SA 5A4 or SA 552, part of the interface add-on kit or CAN interface only)
Q Bracket lower section (2 pieces, part of the additional headlight bracket retrofit kit)
R Socket contact (for cars with SA 5A2, SA 5A4 or SA 552, part of the interface add-on kit or CAN interface
only)
S 2-way miniature connector (2 pieces, part of the additional headlight retrofit kit)
T 5-way miniature connector (part of the additional headlight retrofit kit, not required)
U SW 2-pin socket housing (2 pieces, part of the additional headlight retrofit kit)
V Right connector strut (part of the additional headlight bracket retrofit kit)
W Left connector strut (part of the additional headlight bracket retrofit kit)
X Nut (2 pieces, part of the additional headlight bracket retrofit kit)
Y 3 A blade terminal fuse (in additional LED high-beam headlights retrofit kit only)
Z Pipe clip (2 pieces, part of the additional headlight bracket retrofit kit)

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3. Preparatory work

ISTA No.

Disconnect the negative battery cable 61 20 900

The following components must be removed first of all

Front bumper trim 51 11 ...
Left and right windscreen wiper arms 61 61 081
Cowl cover 51 13 124
(Interior) door sill cover strip, passenger side 51 47 000
Footwell side trim on the A-pillar, passenger side 51 43 075
Glove compartment 51 16 366
Unfasten the front power distribution box 61 14 ...
Front power distributor holder ---

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4. Retrofit wiring harness connection diagram

Item Designation Signal Cable colour / Connection location in the car Abbreviation/
cross-section slot
A Retrofit wiring harness --- --- --- ---
A1 Socket contact FSL BL/RT With socket housing U to plug housing D on PIN 1
1.0 mm² additional headlight C
A2 Socket contact Terminal 31 BR With socket housing U to plug housing D on PIN 2
1.0 mm² additional headlight C
A3 Socket contact FSR BL/WS With socket housing U to plug housing D on PIN 1
1.0 mm² additional headlight C
A4 Socket contact Terminal 31 BR With socket housing U to plug housing D on PIN 2
1.0 mm² additional headlight C
A5 M6 ring eyelet Terminal 31 BR Screw onto ground support point next to DSC Z10*12B
unit
A6 M8 ring eyelet Terminal 30 RT/BL To terminal 30 support point on fuse holder in ---
2.5 mm² the interior
A7 Fuse holder --- --- --- ---
A8 SW 9-pin relay base --- --- To control module B ---
A9 Open cable Termi- GE/BL Cars without SA 5A2, SA 5A4 or SA 552 on- A258*3B
nal 56a 0.75 mm² ly PIN 34
With miniature connector S on the cable from
the BDC
Cars with SA 5A2, SA 5A4 or SA 552 only
With socket contact R to branch N1 N1 PIN 6

N Wiring harness interface --- --- Cars with SA 5A2, SA 5A4 or SA 552 ---
N1 SW 12-pin socket casing --- --- To interface M ---
N2 Twisted cable CAN High BL With miniature connector O to the cable from A258*8B
0.35 mm² the BDC PIN 44
N3 Twisted cable CAN Low GN With miniature connector O to the cable from A258*8B
0.35 mm² the BDC PIN 43
N4 Open cable Terminal 15 RT With miniature connector O to the cable from A258*4B
0.35 mm² the BDC PIN 4
N5 Open cable Terminal 31 BR With miniature connector O to the cable from A258*3B
0.35 mm² the BDC PIN 24

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5. Installation and cabling diagram for LHD (left-hand drive) cars

A Retrofit wiring harness

C Additional headlight

1 Ground support point Z10*12B

2 Rubber grommet
3 Body Domain Controller (BDC) A258
4 Power distribution box in the interior compartment

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6. Installation and cabling diagram for RHD (right-hand drive) cars

1
4
A
3
C

F56 0089 Z

A Retrofit wiring harness

C Additional headlight

1 Negative terminal on the car battery

2 Rubber grommet behind DSC unit
3 Body Domain Controller (BDC) A258
4 Power distribution box in the interior compartment

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7. Routing and connecting the retrofit wiring harness

Wind up the cable around branch A5 and A6 of

retrofit wiring harness A.
Wrap branches A5 and A6 individually using suit-
able insulating tape.
Only with additional headlight LED retrofit kit
Replace the existing 15 A blade terminal fuse on
branch A7 with the 3 A blade terminal fuse Y.

All cars
B Connect control module B to branch A8.
Secure branch A8 using suitable cable ties in the
area of BDC A258.

A8 A258

F56 0054 Z

Cars without SA 5A2, SA 5A4 or SA 552 only

Connect branch A9, GE/BL cable, with minia-
ture connector S to the cable from PIN 34 of plug
A258*3B on the BDC A258.

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7. Routing and connecting the retrofit wiring harness

Cars with SA 5A2, SA 5A4 or SA 552 only

A258*8B A258 Connect wiring harness interface N as follows to
BDC A258:
– Branch N2, BL cable, with miniature connector
O to the cable from PIN 44 of plug A258*8B
N
A258*4B A258*3B
– Branch N3, GN cable, with miniature connector
O to the cable from PIN 43 of plug A258*8B
N4-N5
– Branch N4, RT cable, with miniature connector
O O to the cable from PIN 4 of plug A258*4B (al-
ternatively to PIN 2 of plug A258*3B)
N2-N3 F56 0154 Z – Branch N5, BR cable, with miniature connector
O to the cable from PIN 24 of plug A258*3B
Crimp socket contact R onto branch A9.
Connect branch A9, GE/BL cable, to PIN 6 of socket
housing N1.
Push cover cap P onto branch N1.
Connect branch N1 to interface M.
Secure interface M at a suitable point.

F5x cars only

Remove the rubber grommet (1) behind the DSC
unit and drill a 2 mm hole through the middle.

1 2 mm

F56 0152 Z

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Route branches A1-A5 from the right footwell into

the engine compartment and pull through the rub-
ber grommet (1) (use draw-in tool).
A1-A5 Install rubber grommet (1) and seal so waterproof
1 using usual workshop products.
Z10*12B
Screw branch A5 to ground support point
Z10*12B.

A5
F56 0151 Z

F60 cars only

Remove the rubber grommet (1) next to the DSC
unit and drill a 4 mm hole through the middle.

Route branches A1-A5 from the footwell on the

passenger side into the engine they and pull
through the rubber grommet (1) (use draw-in tool).
Install rubber grommet (1) and seal so waterproof
using usual workshop products.
To ensure a good ground connection, re-
move any paint from ground support point
Z10*12B.
On RHD cars, screw branch A5 to the negative
pole of the car's battery.
Screw branch A5 onto ground support point
Z10*12B.

All cars
Place the power distributor (1) to the side.
Screw branch A6 onto the screw-on terminal of the
A7 power distributor (1).
Secure fuse holder A7 in the area of the power dis-
tributor (1) using conventional cable ties.
1

A6
F56 0034 Z

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7. Routing and connecting the retrofit wiring harness

Route retrofit wiring harness A as follows:

LHD (left-hand drive) cars only
Route branches A1-A2 to the left-hand additional
headlight.
Route branches A3-A4 to the right-hand additional
headlight.
RHD (right-hand drive) cars only
Route branches A1-A2 to the right-hand additional
headlight.
Route branches A3-A4 to the left-hand additional
headlight.
All cars
Secure retrofit wiring harness A using usual work-
shop cable ties (1) to the reinforcing strut (2).

F5x cars only

1 Unscrew the screws (1) on the reinforcing strut (2).
Place additional headlight bracket E and F on top
and screw on using screw (1) (do not tighten fully).

F E F56 0051 Z

F54 cars only

The installation process is shown only on the
right-hand side of the car; proceed in the
same way on the left-hand side of the car.
Cut away impact absorber (1) and air duct (2) in the
area of the additional headlight bracket F.

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F5x cars only

Dimension a is 11 mm for F54 cars and
13 mm for F55/F56/F57 cars.
Mark distance a from the edge (1) on the bumper
trim support (2).
Push additional headlight bracket E and F over the
cut-out line and draw on the drilling points (3).
Remove additional headlight holder E and F.

Drill the holes (1) with a 9.1 mm drill bit.

Insert rivet nuts H into the holes (1).
H

1 F56 0031 Z

Screw on additional headlight holder E and F using

pan head screws G and original screws (1).
1

F E F56 0032 Z

F60 cars only

The installation process is shown only on the
right-hand side of the car; proceed in the
same way on the left-hand side of the car.
Cut out the air guide (1) using the dimension
shown to the plastic (2).

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Mark and centre punch the drilling points (2) on

the front bumper trim bracket using the dimen-
sions shown, starting from the outermost corner of
the reinforcing strut (1).
Drill the holes (2) with a 9.1 mm drill bit.

Insert rivet nuts H into the holes.

The oval holes in brackets E and F must point

outwards.
Secure the additional headlight bracket E using
screws G.
Install the front bumper trim.

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The straight side of the pipe clip Z must point

towards the radiator.
Position the pipe clip Z using the dimensions
shown, starting from the outermost corner of the
reinforcing strut (1).

Fit the bottom section of the bracket Q onto the

bracket E from underneath.
Place the connecting strut V on the bracket E and
pipe clip Z.
Screw the connecting strut V with the spring wash-
er J and screw L around 3 turns into the bottom
section of the bracket Q.

Turn the pipe clip Z (see direction indicated by ar-

row) so that the connecting strut V is stressed and
secure it to the reinforcing strut (1) with screw K
and nut X.
Measure the dimension (2) between the bracket E
and front bumper trim and make a note of it.

Secure the connecting strut V to the bottom sec-

tion of the bracket Q using the screw L.
The dimension (2) must have increased by
1 - 1.5 mm.
This elastic prestressing of the bracket is re-
quired to prevent the headlight shaking.
If it still shakes, repeat the process and turn
the pipe clip Z a little further.

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8. Working with the bumper trim and installing the additional headlight

The installation steps are shown only on the left-hand side of the car, proceed in the same way on the
right-hand side of the car.
F55/F56/F57 cars only
2 1
Danger of damage! Take extra care when
working with the bumper trim (3).
Trim any excess (1) on openings (2) in the bumper
trim (3) using a suitable tool.

2 F56 0044 Z

F54 cars only

Danger of damage! Take extra care when
working with the radiator grille (2).
Trim any excess (1) on the radiator openings (2) us-
ing a suitable tool.

F60 cars only

Danger of damage! Take extra care when
working with the radiator grille (1).
The plastic struts on the ornamental grille (1)
may have to be removed depending on the
car's equipment package.
Cut out the plastic struts in the area (2) of the orna-
mental grille (1) using a suitable tool.

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All cars
Push the bumper trim (1) over the additional head-
1 light bracket E but do not secure into place yet.

F56 0075 Z

F55/F56/F57 cars only

Screw bracket lower section Q using spring washer
J and screw L onto additional headlight bracket E.

F54 cars only

Push spacer V onto additional headlight bracket E
and clamp between bracket and radiator grille.

Screw bracket lower section Q using spring washers

J and screw L onto additional headlight bracket E.
Screw stop pad X with washers W onto screw L.
If necessary, vary the number of shims W
so that stop pad X sits firmly on the bumper
trim.

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All cars
Ask a second person to help you with this
process.
Hold additional headlight C against additional
headlight bracket E but do not secure it yet.
Route branches A1-A2 below additional head-
light bracket E through the ornamental grille on the
front bumper trim to socket casing U.
Connect branches A1-A2 as follows to socket cas-
ing U:
– Branch A1, BL/RT cable, to PIN 1
– Branch A2, BR cable, to PIN 2
Connect cables from additional headlight C to pin
housing D as follows:
– VI/SW cable to PIN 1
– BR cable to PIN 2
Ask a second person to help you with this
process.
Hold additional headlight C against additional
headlight bracket E but do not secure it yet.
Route branches A3-A4 below additional head-
light bracket E through the ornamental grille on the
front bumper trim to socket casing U.
Connect branches A3-A4 as follows to socket cas-
ing U:
– Branch A3, BL/WS cable, to PIN 1
– Branch A4, BR cable, to PIN 2
Connect cables from additional headlight C to pin
housing D as follows:
– VI/SW cable to PIN 1
– BR cable to PIN 2

The tightening torque for screws K is 12 Nm.

C Secure the bumper trim.

E Place additional headlight C on additional headlight
bracket E and screw on using spring washers I and
screws K.

I/K

F56 0061 Z

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9. Concluding work and coding

The retrofit system does not require programming / coding.

– Connect the battery
– Conduct a function test
– Re-assemble the car in a logical manner
– Give the installation information to the customer
The tightening torque for screws (1) and K is
C 12 Nm.
MINI
Adjust additional headlight C as follows with the
1 headlight adjustment tool:
Vertical adjustment
Loosen the screw (1) and adjust the vertical setting
Horizontal adjustment
Loosen both screws K and adjust the horizontal
setting
K
F56 0067 Z

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10. Wiring diagram

Legend
A1* Socket contact, BL/RT cable
A2* Socket contact, BR cable
A3* Socket contact, BL/WS cable
A4* Socket contact, BR cable
A5* M6 ring eyelet, BR cable
A6* M8 ring eyelet, RT/BL cable
A7* Fuse holder
A8* SW 9-pin relay base
A9* Open cable, GE/BL cable

N1* SW 12-pin socket casing

N2* Open cable, BL cable
N3* Open cable, GN cable
N4* Open cable, RT cable
N5* Open cable, BR cable

B* Control module
C* Additional headlight
D* SW 2-pin pin housing
M* Interface (only cars with SA 5A2 or SA 5A4)
O* Miniature connector (only cars with SA 5A2 or SA 5A4)
S* Miniature connector
U* SW 2-pin socket casing

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10. Wiring diagram

A258 Body Domain Controller BDC

A258*3B SW 54-pin socket casing
A258*4B WS 54-pin socket casing
A258*8B SW 54-pin socket casing
Z2 Power distribution box in the interior compartment
Z10*12B Ground support point in the engine compartment

All the designations marked with an asterisk (*) apply only to these installation instructions or this wiring diagram.

Cable colours
BL Blue GR Grey RT Red
BO Bordeaux L-GN Light green SW Black
BR Brown NT Natural TR Transparent
GE Yellow OR Orange VI Violet
GN Green RO Pink WS White

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11. Customer information

Explanation of pictograms
! Denotes instructions that draw your attention to dangers.
Denotes instructions that draw your attention to special features.
Denotes the end of the instruction or other text.

Consult the relevant national and regional laws governing the use of additional headlights. For example,
some countries forbid the simultaneous use of four lights, while others ban their use on public roads al-
together and require that additional headlights are equipped with optional headlight covers when not in
use.

Switching the additional headlights on

On all cars without SA 552:
– Switch on the ignition or start the engine.
– Switch on the high beam headlights or flash the headlights.
The additional headlights will be switched on when the high beam headlights or headlight flasher are activat-
ed.

On all cars with SA 552:

– Switch on the ignition or start the engine.
– Switch on the high beam headlights or flash the headlights.
The additional headlights will be switched on when the high beam headlights or headlight flasher are activat-
ed.
– Activate the automatic, selective low beam function for the high beam headlights.
The additional headlights will only be switched on if the adaptive LED main headlights with matrix light func-
tion are illuminated in full and the car is travelling at over 70 km/h.

Switching off the additional headlights

On all cars without SA 552:
– Switch off the high beam headlights.

On all cars with SA 552:

– Switch off the high beam headlights or deactivate the automatic, selective low beam function for the high
beam headlights.

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Changing bulb (only for additional headlights with halogen bulbs)

Lamps and lights are an important part of the car's safety features. Appropriate care should therefore be used
when handling them. If you are not familiar with such work, have it performed by your MINI service centre.
Bulb required: H3 (55 W). Do not touch the glass rounded section of the bulb with your bare hands, since
even slight contamination can burn onto the surface and reduce the bulb's service life. Use a clean cloth,
a paper towel or similar to take hold of the bulb at its base.
When carrying out any work on the car's electrical system, switch off the relevant consumers or discon-
!
nect the battery's negative lead, otherwise you may cause short-circuits. Always read any instructions
provided by the bulb manufacturer in order to avoid injury and/or damage when changing the bulb.
Unscrew both screws (1) and pull the additional
headlight (2) carefully forwards.
2
MINI

1 R56 0112 Z

In order to avoid damaging the cable (1), hold

the additional headlight (2) with one hand.
Unscrew the Allen screw (3) and remove the hous-
ing (4).
1 3

2
4

R56 0114 Z

The tightening torque for the screws is 12 Nm.

The position of the additional headlight must
be adjusted after the bulb has been changed.

4 Remove the rubber cap (1) and disconnect the plug

(2).
Loosen the screw (3), remove it and change the
3 bulb (4).
1 The headlight is reassembled in the reverse order.

2 R56 0115 Z

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Adjusting the additional headlights

Have the additional headlights adjusted by your MINI dealer.
If you are unable to visit your MINI dealer, you can temporarily adjust the additional headlights yourself
even without the headlight adjusting tool. The steps for how to do this are described using the example
of the left-hand additional headlight. The right-hand additional headlight is adjusted in exactly the same
way.
To adjust the headlights, park your unladen car on even ground and around 5-10 m perpendicularly to a
vertical wall.
Testing the vertical setting
The tightening torque for the screw (2) is
12 Nm.
MINI

– Measure the distance a1 from the centre of the

additional headlight to the centre of the vehi-
cle's longitudinal axis (1)
2 1
– Measure the distance a2 from the centre of the
cone of light on the wall to the extension of the
a2

a1

vehicle's longitudinal axis (1)

If distances a1 and a2 are not identical, adjust the
5 - 10 m R56 0118 Z vertical position as follows:
Adjusting the vertical position
– Loosen the screw (2) and rotate the addition-
al headlight so that distances a1 and a2 are the
same
– Tighten the screw (2) to 12 Nm

Testing the horizontal setting

The tightening torque for the screw (1) is
12 Nm.
MINI

– Measure the height h1 from the centre of the

additional headlight to the floor
– Measure the height h2 from the centre of the
1 cone of light on the wall to the floor
If heights h1 and h2 are not identical, adjust the
h1
h2

horizontal position as follows:

5 - 10 m Adjusting the horizontal position

R56 0117 Z
– Loosen both screws (1) and rotate the addition-
al headlights so that heights h1 and h2 are the
same
– Tighten the screws (1) to 12 Nm

Cleaning and care

Use a soft damp cloth to clean the additional headlights. Do not use abrasive or corrosive cleaning agents.

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