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How to Open the Remote Key of a Mini Cooper?

Model: Mini Mini Countryman1, R60 - Years 2010-2016
Part: Key

To open the remote key of a Mini Cooper, press the button located at the top of the device to extract the key from inside the remote. Once the key is extracted, leverage inside its housing to separate the two halves of the remote. You can now remove and replace the components inside the device; after replacement, close the remote, ensuring everything functions correctly.

Updated on 2 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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