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How to Replace the Heating Radiator on a Mini

Model: Mini Mini R53, R50, R52 - Years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Part: Heater core

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Want to replace the heating radiator on a Mini? First: remove the plastic covering of the centre tunnel (located under the left centre tunnel). Unscrew the securing screws with a screwdriver, and remove the covering (black plastic) that hides the heating radiator.

Once all the described operations are completed: move to the engine compartment: remove the plastic engine cover and disconnect the two hoses (unscrew the securing clips if present and drain the fluid) from the radiator that enters the cabin. Disconnect the radiator from the pipes in the cabin.

Work backwards through all the assembly steps.


Updated on 8 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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