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How to Open the Bonnet and Boot of the Mini One

Model: Mini Mini R57, R56, R55 - Years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Part: Body

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To open the bonnet of the Mini Cooper, go inside the car to the driver's seat, check the area of the mats, and pull the lever located on the left plastic panel. Once released, the bonnet release mechanism will activate.

Go to the front of the car, lift the bonnet slightly to create enough space to insert your hand, and on your right (about a hand's distance from the badge), reach further in than in other cars, unlock the bonnet, and lift it. To open the boot of the same Mini, you can open it from the handle above the rear number plate with the car unlocked, or if the car is locked, you can open it using the remote button, as there is no button inside the car to unlock the boot.


Updated on 25 May 2026 by ScegliAuto


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How to Remove the Toll Tag Holder from the Car Windscreen

The toll tag holder is usually attached to the car windscreen to ensure that the toll tag functions immediately when passing through barriers. However, if you decide to remove the holder, you should follow this procedure: - Insert the toll tag into the holder; - Pull the holder inwards to detach it from the windscreen; you can use a glass scraper or a stiff plastic card to assist you; After removing the holder, it is essential to remove the adhesive from the windscreen. To remove the adhesive, we recommend using a solvent-based spray that will remove the glue without clouding the area.

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