
[1] Aluminum Catch Tank w/Fittings
[1] Tank Mounting Bracket
[1] Self Tapping Screw [2] Silicone Hose
[3] M5x14mm Flat Head Screw
CATCH TANK – NM.498854
[R55] MINI Cooper S Clubman 2011-up & JCW Clubman 2013
[R56] MINI Cooper S Hardtop 2011-up & JCW / GP Hardtop 2013
[R57] MINI Cooper S Convertible 2011-up & JCW Convertible 2013
[R58] MINI Cooper S Coupe 2011-up & JCW Coupe 2013
[R59] MINI Cooper S Roadster 2011-up & JCW Roadster 2013
PARTS INCLUDED:
TOOLS & SUPPLIES REQUIRED:
1. For vehicles with alarm hood switch start here, without
switch proceed to step #8. Remove air intake tube or factory
air box for easier access. Disconnect electrical connection by
squeezing locking tab and then pull out.
2. Between switch and mounting bracket there is locking tabs on
each side, using a small screw driver push in to release.
6. Enlarge bracket mount hole using ¼” drill bit.
10. Cut off hose clamps at each end of valve cover breather hose
and remove hose.
3. Remove switch.
4. Remove bracket mounting screw with a T20 Torx.
7. Using M6x16mm Button Head screw with washer and lock nut,
install in order; switch bracket, plastic mounting tab, washer
then Catch Tank bracket on bottom and lock nut. Proceed to
step #9.
8. Vehicles without alarm switch start here. Remove air intake
pipe or factory air box for easier access. Using M6x 16mm
Button Head screw, washer and lock nut mount Catch Tank to
top side of tab on plastic firewall.
11. Connect one of the supplied silicone hose and clamp to the
valve cover breather port.
12. Connect valve cover breather hose to lower fitting on Catch
Tank. Trim hose length as necessary (see step #15).
5. Remove and discard metal screw clip.
9. Align Catch Tank in vertical position and then using self
tapping screw fix Tank bracket to plastic firewall. Note: Do not
over tighten screw into plastic firewall.
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13. Connect the other supplied silicone hose and clamp to the
turbo air intake pipe.

14. Connect hose to upper port on Catch Tank. Trim hose length
as necessary (see step #15)
15. Double check complete installation.
16. When it comes time for maintenance, the Catch Tank lower
half unscrews for simple cleaning. Check fullness of tank
every two weeks or as often as necessary.
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DOC. NM.498854 Rev. 05.23.13
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