MINI (2002-26)

WARNING:

Accidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Avoid area near steering wheel and instrument panel even if air bags have deployed. Dual-stage air bag modules may be present that could contain an undeployed stage. When disposing of a deployed dual-stage air bag, always treat it as a live module. See appropriate Air Bag Service & Repair article in Mitchell’s Repair Center TechAdvisor product for more information.

Application	Year	Type	Table
Cooper Coupe	2015	D/P2, HI, KI, SI, WP	MINI-2
	2012-14	D/P2, SI	MINI-1
Cooper Hardtop	2025-26	D/P2, HI, KI, SI, WP	MINI-5
	2015-24	D/P2, HI, KI, SI, WP	MINI-2
	2006-14	D/P2, HI, KI, SI, WP	MINI-1
	2002-06	D/P2, HI, SI	MINI-1
Cooper Convertible	2016-24	D/P2, HI, KI, SI, WP	MINI-2
	2005-15	D/P2, SI	MINI-1
Cooper S E	2020-24	D/P2, HI, KI, SI, WP	MINI-3
Clubman	2016-24	D/P2, HI, KI, SI, WP	MINI-2
	2008-15	D/P2, HI, KI, SI, WP	MINI-1
Countryman	2025-26	D/P2, HI, KI, SI, WP	MINI-4
Countryman	2015-24	D/P2, HI, KI, SI, WP	MINI-2
	2011-14	D/P2, HI, KI, SI, WP	MINI-1
Paceman	2013-16	D/P2, HI, KI, SI, WP	MINI-1

D/P—Driver’s & Passenger’s Side D/P2—Driver’s & Passenger’s Side (Dual-Stage) DS—Driver’s Side HI—Head Impact KI—Knee Impact SI—Side Impact PS2—Passenger’s Side (Dual-Stage) WP—Whiplash Protection

MINI-1 See MINI (2002-26) application table
Replace after Deployment	Inspect & if Damaged, Replace Component (Even if Air Bag Did Not Deploy)	Comments
Read and record control unit fault memory, rectify faults as necessary Deployed driver’s side air bag module Steering wheel (if driver’s side air bag deployed) Steering column (check and replace components as necessary, if driver air bag deployed) Deployed passenger’s side air bag module with new nuts Instrument panel trim (check and replace components as necessary, if passenger air bag deployed) Instrument panel support tube (if damaged, if passenger air bag deployed) Deployed side air bag modules Seat cover with padding (check and replace components as necessary, if side air bag deployed) Deployed head air bag modules with new Torx screws Headliner (check and replace components as necessary, if head air bag deployed) A-, B- & C-pillar trim panels (check and replace components as necessary, if head air bag deployed) Control module (after third deployment) Deployed seat belt pretensioners Deployed whiplash protection system gas cartridge (if equipped, cartridge may be replaced up to 5 times) Deployed battery safety terminal (if equipped) Any damaged restraint system components	AIR BAG warning light Instrument panel Control module Seats and mounting hardware Seat belts & mounting hardware Seat belt pretensioners Steering column Steering wheel Whiplash protection system (if equipped) Wiring harness, connectors or component identified during diagnostic system check	Manufacturer may consider some fasteners and attachments non-reusable. Refer to manufacturer’s service repair manual or appropriate Air Bag Service & Repair article in Mitchell’s Repair Center TechAdvisor product for more information. DO NOT service/repair any components or wiring. If component or wiring is damaged, replacement is necessary. After vehicle is repaired, ensure AIR BAG warning light is functioning properly.

MINI-2 See BMW (1986-26) application table
Replace after Deployment	Inspect & if Damaged, Replace Component (Even if Air Bag Did Not Deploy)	Comments
Deployed driver’s side air bag module Steering wheel (if driver’s side air bag deployed) Deployed passenger’s side air bag module (check components including trim panel and support tube, replace as necessary) Deployed front and/or rear side air bag module (check seat mechanism function and screw/bolt connections, replace as necessary) Deployed head air bag module (check components including pillar trim and headliner, replace as necessary) Deployed knee air bag module (check side panel, lower section of glove box, active knee protectors; replace as necessary) Passive knee protector (check driver’s side trim panels, passenger side glove box including knee protector, fastening elements; replace as necessary) Seat belts (check retractor mechanism, belt buckle tensioner, seatbelt height adjustment, anchor fitting tensioner; replace as necessary) Any damaged restraint system components	AIR BAG warning light operation Instrument panel & support tube Door trim panel Seat and seat mechanism Knee bolster Seat belts & mounting points Seat belt pretensioners Steering column Steering wheel Wiring harness, connectors or component identified during diagnostic system check	Manufacturer may consider some fasteners and attachments non-reusable. Refer to manufacturer’s service repair manual or appropriate Air Bag Service & Repair article in Mitchell’s Repair Center TechAdvisor product for more information. Repair only those cables which show visible signs of damage. If no visible damage can be identified, entire cable must be replaced. After vehicle is repaired, ensure AIR BAG warning light is functioning properly.

MINI-3 See BMW (1986-26) application table
Replace after Deployment	Inspect & if Damaged, Replace Component (Even if Air Bag Did Not Deploy)	Comments
Replace all components that were affected by the accident and check all others! Deployed driver’s side air bag module Steering wheel (if driver’s side air bag deployed) Deployed passenger’s side air bag module (check components including dashboard trim panel and supporting tube; replace as necessary) Deployed front and/or rear side air bag module (including door trim panel, door in white, seat; replace as necessary) Deployed head air bag module (check components including A-pillar trim panel, headliner, B-pillar trim panel, C-pillar trim panel, connection/mount on side frame; replace as necessary) Deployed knee air bag module (check driver side trim panel, lower part of glove compartment, driver and passenger side knee protection; replace as necessary) Gas generator of active head restraint: If the severity of the crash has not caused any other damage to the seat, only the triggered gas generator needs to be replaced. The gas generator can be replaced up to 5 times. Only I01: If one of the following criteria is met, the backrest frame must be replaced: activated belt tensioner, activated end fitting pretensioner, outer cover unclipped by a side collision, outer cover ripped off by a side collision, faulty clip connection on outer cover caused by a side collision. Seat airbag module and seat cover with upholstery. Any damaged restraint system components	Additional door lock: Check for foreign object, remove it if necessary Airbag control unit, vehicle interior: Replace the airbag control unit in the following cases only: In the case of visible external damage. In the case of a corresponding fault memory entry (airbag check light is illuminated). Check cables and connectors for damage, replace if necessary. (e. g. corrosion, correct engagement, bent pin) Door trim panel Front sensor (engine compartment) Instrument panel & support tube Knee protection: Check components for damage, including driver side trim panel, glove compartment incl. knee protection (passengers side); replace if necessary. Check retaining elements. Pedestrian protection sensor Safety battery terminal Seat and seat mechanism Seat belts (check electrically motorized reel, seat belt tensioner, seat belt height adjustment, end fitting pretensioner, seat belt buckle; replace as necessary) Seat connection Sensor B-pillar (left/right) Sensor front door (left/right) Sensor seat, Driver-/passengers side Steering column Steering wheel	Manufacturer may consider some fasteners and attachments non-reusable. Refer to manufacturer’s service repair manual or appropriate Air Bag Service & Repair article in Mitchell’s Repair Center TechAdvisor product for more information. After vehicle is repaired, ensure AIR BAG warning light is functioning properly.

MINI-4 See BMW (1986-26) application table
Replace after Deployment	Inspect & if Damaged, Replace Component (Even if Air Bag Did Not Deploy)	Comments
Deployed driver’s side air bag module Steering wheel (if driver’s side air bag deployed) Deployed passenger’s side air bag module (check components including trim panel and support tube, replace as necessary) Deployed front and/or rear side air bag module (check components, replace as necessary) Deployed head air bag module (check components including pillar trim and headliner, connection/mount, replace as necessary) Deployed knee air bag module (check driver’s side panel, lower section of glove box, active knee protectors; replace as necessary) Passive knee protector (check driver’s side trim panel, passenger side glove box including knee protector, retaining elements; replace as necessary) Seat belts (check electronically motorized reel, belt buckle tensioner, seatbelt height adjustment, anchor fitting tensioner, end fitting pretensioner, belt buckle; replace as necessary) Any damaged restraint system components	Active pedestrian protection, center Additional door lock: Check for foreign object, remove it if necessary Airbag control unit, vehicle interior: Replace the airbag control unit in the following cases only: In the case of visible external damage. In the case of a corresponding fault memory entry (airbag check light is illuminated). Instrument panel & support tube Door trim panel Seat and seat mechanism Knee bolster Seat belts & mounting points Seat belt pretensioners Sensor B-pillar (left/right) Sensor front door (left/right) Sensor in the left/right front active pedestrian protection Steering column Steering wheel Wiring harness, connectors or component identified during diagnostic system check	Manufacturer may consider some fasteners and attachments non-reusable. Refer to manufacturer’s service repair manual or appropriate Air Bag Service & Repair article in Mitchell’s Repair Center TechAdvisor product for more information. Repair only those cables which show visible signs of damage. If no visible damage can be identified, entire cable must be replaced. After vehicle is repaired, ensure AIR BAG warning light is functioning properly.

MINI-5 See BMW (1986-26) application table
Replace after Deployment	Inspect & if Damaged, Replace Component (Even if Air Bag Did Not Deploy)	Comments
Deployed driver’s air bag module. Replace impact plate Steering wheel (if driver’s side air bag deployed) Deployed front passenger air bag module Dashboard trim (must be replaced!) Supporting tube (if damaged) Deployed seat airbag unit and seat cover with upholstery Deployed head air bag module. Check components, replace if necessary: A-pillar trim panel, Headliner, B-pillar trim panel (if damaged), C-pillar trim panel (if damaged), Connection/mount (on side frame) Deployed knee air bag module. Check components, replace if necessary: Trim panel (drivers side), Lower part of glove compartment, Knee protection (Driver- and passengers side) Passive knee protector. Check driver’s side trim panel, passenger side glove box including knee protector, retaining elements; replace as necessary Seat belts (check electronically motorized reel, belt buckle tensioner, seatbelt height adjustment, anchor fitting tensioner, end fitting pretensioner, belt buckle; replace as necessary) Any damaged restraint system components	Active head restraint (21LG, RR25) Active pedestrian protection, center Additional door lock: Check for foreign object, remove it if necessary Airbag control unit, vehicle interior: Replace the airbag control unit in the following cases only: In the case of visible external damage. In the case of a corresponding fault memory entry (airbag check light is illuminated). Check cables and connectors for damage, replace if necessary. (e. g. corrosion, correct engagement, bent pin) Door trim panel Door in white HV sensor, front (21LG BEV, RR25) HV sensor, rear (21LU PHEV, 21LG BEV, RR25) Instrument panel & support tube Knee bolster Outer active pedestrian protection on the left/right Pressure sensor in the left/right front active pedestrian protection Seats (functional check of seat mechanism), replace if necessary. Check seat connection Seat belts & mounting points Seat belt pretensioners Sensor B-pillar (left/right) Sensor front door (left/right) Sensor in the left/right front active pedestrian protection Shift paddle for automatic transmission Steering column Steering wheel cover and switch Upfront sensor on the left / right (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle)	Manufacturer may consider some fasteners and attachments non-reusable. Refer to manufacturer’s service repair manual or appropriate Air Bag Service & Repair article in Mitchell’s Repair Center TechAdvisor product for more information. Repair only those cables which show visible signs of damage. If no visible damage can be identified, entire cable must be replaced. After vehicle is repaired, ensure AIR BAG warning light is functioning properly.