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How do you install the battery disconnect switch in a Mini?

Model: Mini Mini R55, R57, R56 - Years 2007-2014
Part: Battery

Safeguarding the power battery of your car is a significant advantage, as it allows us to make it last longer and save money. One way for this to happen is the battery disconnect, a device that acts as a true switch to be mounted on the positive pole. In short, the protagonist of our video simply inserts the device mentioned between the battery pole and the cable clamp, which simply by turning it ninety degrees allows us to remove tension and save energy, as the battery does not power any devices.

Posted on 10 November 2025 by ScegliAuto

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