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How to Open and Repair the Mini Cooper Key

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

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Follow these instructions to open the key remote and perform the repair or replacement of the Mini Cooper shell. First, take your remote and start by removing the plastic cover on the back of the key, accessing the circuit board and battery; remove these components and then detach the physical key from the shell, as shown in the video.

Now replace any faulty components of the remote, applying the reverse procedure for reassembly!


Updated on 18 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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