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How to adjust the headlights on the Mini Cooper?

Model: Mini Mini R53, R50, R52 - Years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Part: Headlight

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In this tutorial, you will see how to adjust the headlights on the Mini Cooper, a very simple and quick operation. For this, you will only need a flat-head screwdriver or, alternatively, a socket wrench.

First, position the vehicle about one metre away from a white wall, then turn on the headlights and open the bonnet. Next, locate the two adjustment screws at the back of each headlight and use them to set the beam height to about one metre.

The inner screw adjusts the beam horizontally while the outer screw adjusts it vertically.


Updated on 14 September 2026 by ScegliAuto


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