2007-2013 Mini Cooper S (R56) Battery Replacement

This video covers the battery replacement in a 2007 Mini Cooper S (R56) with an N14 engine. This information will also apply to some other Mini models where the battery is located below the windshield. Here are some additional videos that may help you diagnose a bad battery or no start condition. Load Testing a Battery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QiKyjWWiRo Battery Care and Maintenance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhnVZ7ZPunw&t=3s No Crank No Start Diagnosis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrqkhZmDnHQ No Crank No Start How To Check Battery Terminals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ze7pzrhRIs How To Perform a Parasitic Draw Test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KF1gijj03_0 Other Videos in the #ETCGMiniSeries (video links posted when available) Introducing The Mini Series: https://youtu.be/Ajsk8kgafXg Mini Carpet and Interior Removal: https://youtu.be/powCgE9Tx50 Mini Engine and Transmission Removal: N14 Timing Chain Replacement: Fixing Mini Oil Leaks: R56/N14 Clutch Replacement: Mini Rear Caliper Replacement: Mini Rear Hatch Latch Repair: The best place for answers to your automotive questions: http://www.ericthecarguy.com Check out the ETCG Blog for the latest info: https://www.ericthecarguy.com/blog Check out my ETCG1 channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ETCG1 Thanks for watching! Discussion about this video: https://www.ericthecarguy.com/kunena/18-The-EricTheCarGuy-Video-Forum/70196-2007-2013-mini-cooper-s-r56-battery-replacement Tools Battery Cleaning Tool 1: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/k-tool-70220-battery-terminal-cleaner-all-metal-brush-and-cover#oid=1002_1 Battery Cleaning Tool 2: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/otc-4612-4-way-battery-post-cleaner#oid=1002_1 Battery: https://www.rvautoparts.com/L247C-Exide-Technologies-Battery-OE-Replacement_p_435659.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjw8MvWBRC8ARIsAOFSVBXGtBFLicjcnQFWivK1y43qJN7eYsp7MetocD-Pw01xfdpW52IHxpUaAuFOEALw_wcB **Answers to your automotive questions found here: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq Social Network Links Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EricTheCarGuy?fref=ts Twitter: https://twitter.com/EricTheCarGuy Google+: https://plus.google.com/100195180196698058780/posts Instagram: http://instagram.com/ericthecarguy Wanna see more stuff like this from ETCG? Information on Premium Membership: https://www.ericthecarguy.com/premium-content-streaming-etcg-content Stay Dirty ETCG Due to factors beyond the control of EricTheCarGuy, it cannot guarantee against unauthorized modifications of this information, or improper use of this information.  EricTheCarGuy assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. EricTheCarGuy recommends safe practices when working with power tools, automotive lifts, lifting tools, jack stands, electrical equipment, blunt instruments, chemicals, lubricants, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video.  Due to factors beyond the control of EricTheCarGuy, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result.  Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not EricTheCarGuy®.