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Replacement of the rear hatch button of the Mini R56

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

Let's see how to replace the tailgate button of a Mini R56: we can find the replacement part on Amazon with the code B0CQM8B3J3 at a price of 12.49 euros, free one-day delivery for Prime customers. The old button cover will break during removal; we use a small flat screwdriver between the original seal and the metal frame of the tailgate. We cut and lift the glued rubber seal, levering little by little and moving along the entire perimeter. Once the bulk of the old rubber is removed, we scrape off the remaining glue from the metal seat, removing the residue with isopropyl alcohol. We put the new button cover in the right direction: in this way the new piece does not need glue, but it is fixed mechanically, pressing firmly with the fingertips along the entire lower and side perimeter. If we had removed the interior lining of the tailgate for better access, it is time to reassemble it. The next time we wash the car, we check that no more water enters from the button area.

Posted on 22 October 2025 by ScegliAuto

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