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How to Replace the Key Shell of a Mini Cooper

Model: Mini Mini R56, R55, R57 - Years 2007-2014
Part: Key

To replace the shell of a Mini Cooper key, you will need a small craft knife with a very thin blade and a small screwdriver. Take your car key and use the craft knife to open the casing; insert the blade into the edge of the shell and run it around the entire circumference, along all the edges. Once the shell is open, you will see the remote circuit; remove it and place it in the new shell. To open the new casing, simply lever with the tip of the screwdriver on the upper edge. Close the casing by pressing it together with your fingers.

Updated on 11 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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