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How to Replace the Headlight Bulb in a Mini Cooper R56?

Model: Mini Mini R57, R56, R55 - Years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Part: Light bulb

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You can confidently say that performing this task is quite simple and can be done by anyone; there is no need to go to a garage. The replacement of the bulb in question, in this case, performed in the front headlight, requires unscrewing a cap located in the wheel arch to easily access a second cap, which is for the headlight unit.

Once this is removed, extract the bulb holder and pull out the burnt bulb, then follow the reverse procedure to reassemble everything and perfectly complete the job.


Updated on 23 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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