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How to Remove the Front Seat of the Mini R53?

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

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To remove the front seat of the Mini R53, push the seat backwards so that you can loosen the two bolts located at the front of the sliding rails using a socket spanner. Once these are loosened, push the seat forward to access and loosen the bolts at the rear of the sliding rails.

Then, disconnect the connector at the bottom of the seat to completely remove it. After removal, connect the new seat's connector and secure it again with the appropriate bolts.


Updated on 25 May 2026 by ScegliAuto


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