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Model: Mini Mini F57, F56, F55 - Years 2014-2023
Operation: How to manually open the rear hood of the Mini

As we know, the opening of the rear lid of the Mini Cooper takes place using the special command located on the car's smart key. In the event that the latter does not work for various reasons, there is absolutely the need to open the hood manually. In our guide we will find out how to do it. First make sure you have placed the car on a level surface and have activated the handbrake. Then go to the rear seats and locate their center. Put your hand under the seat and press the button. Immediately afterwards, the rear lid will be released and can be raised without any problem.


Posted on 13 April 2024 by ScegliAuto

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Replace the steering angle sensor on the Volkswagen Golf 5

When the steering angle sensor malfunction warning light comes on, it may need to be replaced as follows: first remove the steering wheel and the lower steering wheel guard by removing the three fixing screws. The steering sensor is located just below the steering column. To release it you need to have a small screwdriver and insert it into the hole on the front, push the screwdriver all the way down until the clips at the bottom are released. Next, pull down on the back of the card containing the sensor and disengage it from the steering column. At that point take the new card and reposition it, after which proceed backwards to reassemble the various components.

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