R50/R53 :: Hatch Talk (2002-2006) Cooper (R50) and Cooper S (R53) hatchback discussion.

R50/53 tool kit ?

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Old Jul 25, 2016 | 04:13 AM
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tool kit ?

in my tool kit the is a handle anyone have an idea what it
is used for
 

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Old Jul 25, 2016 | 04:34 AM
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I believe that it loosens the nut that holds the spare tire in place and lowers it to the ground.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2016 | 05:47 AM
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The pin thinggy is to pop the center caps off some of the OEM rims (like the r84 xlites).
Looks like the directions are still there....
And YOUR kit appears to be a BMW, not a mini branded kit...so might be a transplant from another car...some cars did not get jacks, etc. Know mine looked different and had a screwdriver.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2016 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by JAB 67
I believe that it loosens the nut that holds the spare tire in place and lowers it to the ground.
Yep, the black handle lowers and raises the spare through the hatch without having to get under the car.
 
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