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Removing the Front Bumper of a Mini Cooper

Model: Mini Mini R57, R56, R55 - Years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Part: Front bumper

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Today's video will show you the procedure for removing and replacing the front bumper of a Mini Cooper, following the instructions below. First, open the bonnet of your car and start unscrewing the fixing screws located at the top; then remove all the plastic clips located on both sides of the front wheel arches, removing the front wheels if inaccessible, as illustrated in the video.

At this point, pry on the sides of the bumper until it detaches and remove it completely, applying the reverse procedure!


Updated on 27 August 2026 by ScegliAuto


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