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How to Remove the Cabin Air Filter from a Mini

Model: Mini Mini R57, R56, R55 - Years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Part: Cabin air filter

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Perform maintenance yourself to save on labour costs. In this video, see how to remove the cabin air filter from a Mini. Use a screwdriver to open the plastic cover cap located at the bottom of the glove compartment.

Open the lower inspection compartment of the dashboard with your hands and slide the ventilation filter out of its housing along the plastic tracks as shown in the video. Finally, insert the new filter (same installation procedure) and reassemble all components of the glove compartment as you disassembled them earlier.


Updated on 26 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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