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How to Remove the Interior Rear View Mirror on a Mini Cooper

Model: Mini Mini R53, R52, R50 - Years 2001-2007
Part: Rearview mirror

In this video, we see a brief segment showing how to remove the interior rear view mirror on a Mini Cooper. At this point, gather a few simple tools that will be useful for removing the interior rear view mirror: take a flat screwdriver and try to open the side covers; once opened, you will find a connector inside. Now, try to rotate the support of the interior rear view mirror by ninety degrees; at this point, using great care to avoid detaching the connector, you have removed your mirror. Proceed to replace it with a new one and reassemble everything in reverse order.

Updated on 15 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

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