How do I Remove the Battery in a 2005 Mini Cooper?
by Nathan McGinty
The 2005 edition of the Mini Cooper introduced a few streamlining changes to the body of the car, but the interior parts remained mostly the same. The 2005 Mini Cooper uses a battery, placed either in the engine compartment or the trunk, to provide electrical power for the auto and accessories. Removing the battery in a 2005 Mini Cooper only requires a few simple tools and can be done by even the newest shadetree mechanic.
Step 1
Find a flat, even surface with plenty of room in which to work. Shift the Mini Cooper into "Park" and turn off the ignition. Remove the keys.
Step 2
Insert a computer memory saver into the 9-volt socket on your Mini if you want to save any of the computer or stereo settings.
Step 3
Locate your battery. In the 2005 Mini Cooper and Mini Cooper convertible, the battery is in the engine compartment, on the driver's side. In the 2005 Mini Cooper S and Mini Cooper Convertible S, the battery is located in the rear trunk. To access the battery in this location, first lift out the trunk mat.
Step 4
Remove the battery cover by unsnapping it at the sides.
Step 5
Loosen the clamp on the negative battery terminal with a wrench. Pull the clamp off the terminal and place it out of the way of the battery.
Step 6
Loosen the terminal on the positive battery cable. Pull the cable off and tuck it to the side.
Remove the battery from the compartment.
References
Things You'll Need
- Adjustable wrench
Writer Bio
Nathan McGinty started writing in 1995. He has a Bachelor of Science in communications from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Arts in international journalism from City University, London. He has worked in the technology industry for more than 20 years, in positions ranging from tech support to marketing.
