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How to Replace the Pollen Filter on a Mini

Model: Mini Mini R56, R55, R57 - Years 2007-2014
Part: Cabin air filter

How do you remove and replace the pollen filter on a Mini? Follow these steps: open the door and locate the filter housing under the dashboard (right side). Use a plastic lever to pry off the cover on the side of the dashboard. Inside the compartment, you will find the filter holder; pull it out from its housing. Take a new air filter: insert it into the filter holder, ensuring it fits snugly against the walls of the box. Finally, refit the plastic cover of the filter box. Check that all previously removed parts are correctly reassembled.

Updated on 6 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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