This is a copy and paste from the R53 site, figured it would help out other viewers.
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STEP 1:* Removing the front bumper cover….
I jacked my MINI up and put it on jack stands so that I could remove the tires.*This not only gives you more room to remove the bumper cover, but I cleaned the brake dust off and gave them a good wax before I installed them….
To jack…I used my shop jack.*Look under the car and about center point, you will see the body molding protruding downwards. I placed a 2x4, about 2 ft long under that part, to give the car stability.* Used the two “jack points” to put jack stands under to keep the car stationary. Repeat on the other side…….
Removing the bumper cover is straight forward.*The hex head bolts accessible from the front wheel wells are 8mm, the center three fasteners which attach the bottom of the cover to the bumper are 10mm, and the outer two are Phillips. The top two bolts are TORX T30.* As you remove these, keep a hand on the cover as it is only held by a couple of plastic tabs.*
When you have the cover free, pull it out enough to get to the lighting wires. These are the basic twist on attached and will allow you to completely remove the cover. |