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How to remove the door panel of the Mini Cooper

Model: Mini Mini R57, R56, R55 - Years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Part: Door trim panel

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Today we will go through the procedure to remove the front door panel of the Mini Cooper in simple steps. First, open the front door of the vehicle and start prying on the side of the plastic cover of the panel; unscrew the fixing screws of the panel and disconnect the handle cable, as shown in the video.

At this point, you will have access to the inside of the panel, as well as the window mechanism, lock, and speaker; the video shows how to remove the speaker, applying the reverse procedure for reassembling the panel!


Updated on 15 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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