Rev 8-15-2013
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M7 Tuning
Ultimate MINI Performance
M7 Strut Re-Enforcement Plates (SRP)
p/n:53-5M7101
Installation Guide
This product FITS all R50-R52-R53 Mini Cooper Models
Tools
(not included)
:
13 mm Socket
atchet
Torque Wrench
(
Optional
) Wood block 2”x4” x 6”-12”
(
Optional
) Hammer
1) Inspect the top of each strut tower. Use a short 6” straight edge and inspect the
tops of your strut towers. If you notice any mushrooming, where the straight edge
does not lay flat against the steel, continue with step 2. If your strut towers are
flat, move to step 3.
2) Jack up the front end of your car to relieve pressure on the strut towers.
CAUTION: DO NOT HAMMER ON THE STEEL WITHOUT THE WOOD BLOCK.
a. Place a wood block (a short scrap of 2”x4” will work) over the
mushroomed portion of the strut tower and hammer on the wood until the
strut tower becomes flat again. You will have to hit the block hard to get
the steel structure to return flat.
b. When the strut towers have flattened out, bring the car back onto the
ground and move on to step 2.
