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How do you replace the heater radiator on your Mini?

Model: Mini Mini R53, R50, R52 - Years 2001-2007
Part: Heater core

In order to replace the Mini's heating radiator, it is necessary to loosen the screws that fix the plastic panel positioned on the side of the footrest compartment on the front passenger's side: once the fixing screws of this panel have been loosened, you will be able to access the underlying components. Here you can find the heating radiator, which must be freed from the screws that fix it to its supports and disconnected from the special pipes; at this point it will be possible to insert and connect the new radiator, checking that everything works correctly.

Posted on 12 March 2023 by ScegliAuto

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Lift the vehicle on suitable axle stands, remove the front wheels, and then the front bumper and grille. Proceed to remove the front headlights; drain the coolant, remove the intercooler radiator and the hoses connecting it to the intake system. Position the new intercooler radiator in the grille, temporarily securing it with cable ties, and mark with a marker the part of the metal that needs to be removed to allow the new hoses to pass through. Cut the marked portion of metal and apply a gasket to the edge. Remove the inner cover of the bumper and position it near the radiator to identify any interfering parts to eliminate: again, apply a gasket to the edge of the cut. Create brackets for securing the new radiator and proceed with the installation of the connecting pipes from the radiator to the intake, shaping and connecting them appropriately. Finally, reassemble the bumper, headlights, and grille.

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