Mini Mania CRMC-1000-R130 User manual

MINI Smartphone Mount Pro Series | Ver 1.1
CRMC-1000-R130
Instructions for both the XL Scissor and XXL Clamshell Cradles for Gen 2 MINIs
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Thank you for purchasing the MINI Smartphone Mount Pro Series from Mini Mania.
This kit is designed to allow the driver to position a smartphone for heads-up view, without needing
to handle the device. Pro Series mounts allow you to customize your view, by adjusting the
extension arm to the angle that suits you. The product is made from the highest grade materials
and is guaranteed to be free from defects.
Simply snap in your mobile device and away you go! You will now be able to swivel the
device for Horizontal or Vertical viewing quickly and easily!
The installation time for this product is approximately .5 to 1 hour, depending on
experience and your mechanical abilities. You will need a T-25 Torx driver for the mount
installation. For the Hidden Wiring Kit installation you will need a 12v Car Charger; T-20 and T-
27 Torx drivers, a pair of pliers, and a plastic body tool or flathead screwdriver.
It is important to note that this CravenSpeed Pro Series Mount is compatible only with
R55, R56, R57, R58, R59 and R60 MINI Cooper vehicles.
Start by lowering the steering column to the lowest position. Find the 3 bolts that fasten the
tachometer to the steering column and remove them using the #25 Torx wrench. (The R56 S
has two T30 screws) Be careful not to drop them as this can double your install time! Keep
these Torx screws safe; you will need to put them back on.
Overview
Remove Tachometer
Pull the tachometer towards you to slide it off of the hidden rail. Lean the tach towards the wheel
to gain access to the screws on the back of it. Don’t pull too strongly as the wiring will stay
connected.
Using the Philips head screwdriver, remove the left and center screws on the back cover of the
tach. You may wish to keep these OEM screws, but you will not need them for the install.
Note on Removal of Tach
The tachometer is fastened to rails on the steering column, so take note as you remove it.
It will be important to realign this rail for proper re-installation.
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XL Scissor and XXL Clamshell Cradles for Gen 2 MINIs

Drop the 2 spacers into the holes where the factory screws were. Gravity should keep them in
place while the tach is leaning forward.
Place the Bracket R so that it fits onto the 2 spacers while you affix the bracket with the included
plastite screws. These screws will be a longer and a little thicker in diameter than the OEM
screws in order to anchor the mount securely. You will still be able to reinstall the OEM screws if
you ever uninstall the mount.
Install Bracket to Tachometer
Put the tach back in its original position on the rail and reattach it with the Torx screws.
Left side or right side?
These mounts come set for the right side of the tachometer, but we realize that this
is not the perfect position for all users. If you wish to switch to the left side, follow these
instructions:
First, loosen the hex locknut on the back of the assembly with a 5/32” hex wrench. Then
remove the button head screw and washer. Reattach to the reverse side of the R Bracket and
lock in place with the hex lock nut.
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The Hidden Wiring Kit is designed to allow you to install an additional 12v socket inside the
center console, freeing up the original, and allowing you to semi-permanently hardwire a car
charger in your MINI. The product is tested before shipping, and is guaranteed to be free from
defects.
Removing the Center Console
Safety first; start by disconnecting the battery!
Remove the T-27 Torx screws located in the front cup holders and
the T-20 Torx screw in the rear cup holder.
The Hidden Wiring Kit (optional)
Carefully with a plastic tool or a screwdriver, pinch the middle of the sides of the emergency
brake boot. Lift and maneuver the brake boot up, then the entire console can be lifted, but don’t
pull! The power wires to the 12-Volt socket are still in place.
Carefully unplug these wires from your 12-Volt socket. They have a one-way plug, so you don’t
need to mark their locations.
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Installing the Hidden Plug
Take the 12v socket and examine the cable. You will see that there are two wires on the
extension and these will tap into the wires for your stock 12-Volt port. The wire with red marking
is the positive wire and the black wire with faint writing is the ground wire.
Use the supplied tap connectors to connect the wires. The red and green striped wire in the
stock wiring is the car’s 12-Volt positive wire and the car’s ground wire is the plain brown wire.
Connect the red and green striped wire to the extension wire with red marking and then
connect the two plain wires using the supplied taps.
Wiring the Charger to the Mount
Connect the 12-Volt power charger to the extension cable and place extension plug next to the shifter
housing underneath the center console. Route the small end of the 12v charger out of the front of the
console and then route the small end of the charger around the steering column to come out behind your
tachometer with enough slack to reach the GPS or Smartphone at the end of the extension arm.
Reassemble the center console. Be sure to plug in your stock 12-Volt power socket!
Next, replace the kick panel under the steering wheel. Finally, place your GPS or
Smartphone into the clip and plug it in. Reconnect your car battery and turn the key on.
The GPS or Smartphone should receive power normally.
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