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How to remove the wiper motor on the Mini

Model: Mini Mini R53, R52, R50 - Years 2001-2007
Part: Windshield wipers

If you need to replace the wiper motor on this vehicle, you can find the instructions on how to proceed in this description and refer to the video. The first step is to open the bonnet; under the windscreen, there is a plastic panel, and on both sides, there are two plastic panels that need to be removed to access the area where the motor is located. Use a spanner to remove the nuts securing the wiper linkages and the motor. Repeat the same procedure for the second wiper.

Updated on 9 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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