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How to Replace the Rear Brake Light Bulb on a MINI

Model: Mini Mini R50, R52, R53 - Years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Part: Tail light bulb

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To access the rear bulb assembly, open the boot. Once opened, on the right side of the internal boot, you will notice a small door.

This door is secured by two clips located at the top, and to unlock and remove it, simply apply slight pressure on these two clips. Once this door is removed, you will see the bulb assembly on the right.

To unlock it and allow us to replace the rear brake light bulb, apply slight force on another clip. Once done, you can extract the bulb assembly through the door's opening.

After this step, you will have all the space needed to comfortably replace the bulb. The rear brake light bulb is located at the bottom of the bulb assembly.

To remove it, slightly unscrew it anti-clockwise, then pull it out of its socket. Before removing it, note the position of the two pins that characterise your dual filament bulb.

Next, insert the new bulb, placing it into its socket with the pins aligned to the positions of the previous bulb, and screw it in clockwise. For reassembly, simply follow these steps in reverse.


Updated on 19 April 2026 by ScegliAuto


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