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Replacing the Battery of the Mini

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

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If the battery of your Mini is flat and does not hold charge after subsequent attempts to recharge it, you will need to replace it with a new one. Open the boot, remove the floor panel to access the battery compartment, unscrew the screws of the mounting bracket, disconnect the negative terminal, and then the positive terminal.

Remove the spacer that holds the battery in place and you can then lift it out using the handle provided.

Place the new battery in position, refit the spacer, tighten the positive terminal, then the negative terminal, and finally secure the bracket.


Updated on 2 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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