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Disassembly of the rear taillight of the Mini Cooper

Model: Mini Mini F56, F57, F54, F55 - Years 2014-2023
Part: Tail light

In this guide we will see the instructions that will allow us to disassemble and replace the rear taillight of the Mini Cooper. First of all, we open the rear hatch of the trunk and start removing the chrome plastic cover located around the taillight; then we unscrew the side fixing screws to detach and remove it, disconnecting the electrical connector of the lights, as shown in the video. At this point, if necessary, we replace the entire rear taillight or its bulbs, installing and connecting the new headlight; finally, we verify the correct functioning of the stop lights.

Posted on 8 August 2025 by ScegliAuto

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