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Dismantling the Dashboard of the Mini Cooper

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

In today's video tutorial, you will see the main instructions for dismantling the dashboard of the Mini Cooper, following the steps outlined below. First, open the bonnet and disconnect the battery; then use a thin plastic lever to remove the central panel of the dashboard, as shown in the video. At this point, remove the instrument cluster indicators and the onboard computer by unscrewing the screws and disconnecting the electrical connectors at the back; now remove the entire dashboard, following the video to the end!

Updated on 26 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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