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Disassembly of the rear seats of the Mini Cooper

Model: Mini Mini R56, R55, R57 - Years 2007-2014
Part: Seat

The following steps will show us how to disassemble and remove the rear seats of the Mini Cooper, following the instructions below. First, we open the car doors and start to lower the backrests; then we release the mechanism to remove them, and then unscrew the fastening screws to remove both the backrests and the rear bench, as shown in the video. This way we will significantly increase the cargo volume of the trunk; finally, we carry out the repair or replacement of the rear seats, reassembling all components in order.

Posted on 29 September 2025 by ScegliAuto

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