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How to Remove the Engine Cylinder Head of a Mini

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

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Do you want to remove the engine cylinder head of your Mini? Let's see how to do it. Pull the lever to open the engine compartment located at the bottom left of the dashboard and lift the front bonnet, securing it. The coils are located near the plastic engine cover.

Lift the plastic clip and disconnect the power cable.

Grasp the coil with your hands and rotate it to the right and then to the left until it comes out of the cylinder head. Disconnect all coils and power connectors.

Unscrew the cylinder head bolts, then remove the cover from the engine block. Compare the two pieces as shown in the video and reassemble the piece by following the various steps in reverse.


Updated on 25 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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