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How to Remove the Air Vents on a Mini

Model: Mini Mini R56, R55, R57 - Years 2007-2014
Part: Checks and maintenance

How to remove the air vents located on the dashboard of a Mini: using plastic levers, remove the cover on the air vent located at the side of the dashboard until it detaches (if there are screws, undo them with a screwdriver). Finally, remove the air vent from the dashboard (as shown in the video). To reassemble the various removed pieces, reverse the disassembly steps. Perform the same operation for removing the vents located at the sides of the removed vent. Refit the new vents into the dashboard.

Updated on 5 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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