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Replacing the Battery in a Mini Cooper

Model: Mini Mini F55, F54, F56, F57 - Years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Part: Battery

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Video tutorial

In this video tutorial, you will learn how to remove and replace the battery in a Mini Cooper F56. First, lift the bonnet and remove the screws from the upper plastic cover; then disconnect the electrical connector found in the air duct and remove the airbox.

At this point, pull back the bonnet seal and unscrew the battery partition screw to remove it. Remove the battery by disconnecting the two terminals and unscrewing the nuts; once removed, install the new battery and reassemble everything!


Updated on 28 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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