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Front Cross-Member: Description and Operation

Cross Members

There are six cross members on all MINI COOPER floor frames. The cross members are of a transversely connected design in conjunction with the aluminum bumper armature.

- Bulkhead cross member.
- Front cross member, front floor pan (for acoustic and side impact).
- Rear cross member, front floor pan (for acoustic and side impact).
- Heel board cross member (for side impact).
- Assembly cross member, luggage compartment partition combined with cross member rear axle support.
- Cross member at body rear.