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Battery replacement for the Mini Cooper

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

In this short guide, we will see the instructions that will allow us to disassemble and replace the battery of the Mini Cooper. First, we open the hood of the car and start removing the upper plastic cover, thus accessing the battery located at the top left; we then disconnect both battery terminals (positive and negative), as shown in the video. At this point, we remove and replace the battery with the new one, of the right type and with the same amperage; we insert it in the correct direction and finally reassemble the plastic partition located above the battery.

Posted on 8 November 2025 by ScegliAuto

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