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How to replace the rear hatch button of the Mini Cooper.

Model: Mini Mini R50, R52, R53 - Years 2001-2007
Part: Push button

In this video tutorial, we will see how to disassemble and replace, or repair, the rear door button of the Mini Cooper, in simple and quick steps. First, we open the rear hatch door and begin to disassemble and remove the plastic cover of the button, unscrewing the fixing screws that we find on the inside of the rear door; then we disconnect the electrical connector of the button, as shown in the video. At this point, we carry out the repair of the opening button or directly replace it; we apply the reverse procedure for reassembly!

Posted on 2 June 2023 by ScegliAuto

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