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Removing the Alternator on a Mini

Model: Mini Mini Countryman1, R60 - Years 2010-2016
Part: Alternator

How to remove the alternator on a Mini? Let's see how to disassemble it. Open and lift the front bonnet, unscrew the locking pins of the right front headlamp, and remove the engine soundproofing panel. Start unscrewing the fastening pins of the alternator. Once the piece is removed from its housing, disconnect the belt from it. Install a new alternator inside the engine bay: connect the belt and the electrical terminals after securing it with screws. Reconnect the battery and test the operation of the alternator (use a tester to check the charging).

Updated on 29 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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