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How to Repair the Glove Compartment in a Mini Cooper R50

Model: Mini Mini R53, R52, R50 - Years 2001-2007
Part: Glove compartment

This short video tutorial explains how to easily and quickly repair the glove compartment in a Mini Cooper R50 in case of sudden breakage. In this vehicle, it is common for the supports of the glove compartment to become damaged, making it impossible to open and close it. To solve this problem, simply purchase four opening and closing hooks for the glove compartment. These hooks are inexpensive and easy to find, as well as simple to install: just remove the old hooks from the glove compartment, insert the four new hooks, and secure them.

Updated on 4 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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