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How to Remove the Tailgate Panel on a Mini Cooper?

Model: Mini Mini R53, R50, R52 - Years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Part: Door trim panel

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In this tutorial, you will see how to remove the tailgate panel on a Mini Cooper, a very simple and quick operation, for example, if you need to access the wiper motor. First, open the tailgate, then locate the six fixing screws and unscrew them using a standard cross-head screwdriver.

Next, pry along the perimeter of the panel using a plastic spatula, separate it from the tailgate, and fit the replacement part if necessary, following the reverse procedure.


Updated on 30 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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