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Richard Crofts · May 13th, 2003, 07:13 PM

There are a range of clear lenses and projection style lights etc for the MINI in all its varients. My question is this how hard is it to get the rear lamp clusters out and switch them for a clear lamp set from say minispares or sport or an aftermarket supplier? Same q for the side repeaters? BMW charge £220 for the rear lenses and £20 for side repeater and then fitting of £160!!!! This is surely a rip off!...The £60 is to fit clear side repeaters and the 90-100 to fit the rear clusters! There is no way it takes an hour to fit some side repeaters surely?! (thats presuming that BMW labour is around the 60 mark like most posh car manufacturers garages are) The same with the rears...surely not 1.5 hours?!

Am I right?

hurrens · May 13th, 2003, 07:36 PM

Changing the side repeaters is simple. Put your hand down the side behind the repeater from under the bonnet and push out the tab closest to you. Push the new unit back in reverse. Ten minutes per side. The rear lights are a bit more complicated, especially the high-level rear light. See this link. This is the fitting guide from MINI.

I hope this helps.

hurrens · May 13th, 2003, 07:37 PM

Sorry I missed the link off. http://www.minimania.com/images/Inst...Conversion.pdf

Here we go.

iaa · Jul 9th, 2003, 12:55 PM

My ONE was assaulted by a shopping trolley yesterday and now needs a replacement rear lamp assembly (£37 inc. VAT). Fortunately, the "driver" of said trolley was good enough to come into the store and have me paged and will be paying for the damage.

I'm happy to swap the lamp assembly myself and there is no other damage to paintwork etc., but was wondering if there are any pitfalls to avoid in fitting a rear lamp assembly?

Ian

mikeythemini · Jul 9th, 2003, 12:59 PM

Rear lamps take 10 mins to fit. 10mm nut
The high level brake light 5 mins on a S, although I have heard with some spoilers it is more difficult
mike

iaa · Aug 14th, 2003, 08:57 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini

Rear lamps take 10 mins to fit. 10mm nut
The high level brake light 5 mins on a S, although I have heard with some spoilers it is more difficult
mike

My replacement rear lamp assembly finally arrived and was actually cheaper than originally quoted - £35.40 vs. £37.

The 10 mm nut is a Nylock and so takes quite a long time to remove and replace with a standard spanner(wrench), but otherwise the removal and fitting was quite straightforward - though it took some significant pressure from the outside to engage the two metal spring clips.

Ian

euan · Aug 14th, 2003, 10:57 AM

When I picked up my clear side repeaters, the dealer fitted them for me, free of charge....

May 13th, 2003, 07:13 PM	#1
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 3,261 Offline	Quick question There are a range of clear lenses and projection style lights etc for the MINI in all its varients. My question is this how hard is it to get the rear lamp clusters out and switch them for a clear lamp set from say minispares or sport or an aftermarket supplier? Same q for the side repeaters? BMW charge £220 for the rear lenses and £20 for side repeater and then fitting of £160!!!! This is surely a rip off!...The £60 is to fit clear side repeaters and the 90-100 to fit the rear clusters! There is no way it takes an hour to fit some side repeaters surely?! (thats presuming that BMW labour is around the 60 mark like most posh car manufacturers garages are) The same with the rears...surely not 1.5 hours?! Am I right?

May 13th, 2003, 07:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
hurrens MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Truro Cornwall Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 337 Offline	Changing the side repeaters is simple. Put your hand down the side behind the repeater from under the bonnet and push out the tab closest to you. Push the new unit back in reverse. Ten minutes per side. The rear lights are a bit more complicated, especially the high-level rear light. See this link. This is the fitting guide from MINI. I hope this helps. Black Jack

May 13th, 2003, 07:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
hurrens MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Truro Cornwall Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 337 Offline	Sorry I missed the link off. http://www.minimania.com/images/Inst...Conversion.pdf Here we go. Black Jack

Jul 9th, 2003, 12:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
iaa MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Somerset Local Time: 01:15 AM Posts: 99 Offline	Rear lamp cluster replacement My ONE was assaulted by a shopping trolley yesterday and now needs a replacement rear lamp assembly (£37 inc. VAT). Fortunately, the "driver" of said trolley was good enough to come into the store and have me paged and will be paying for the damage. I'm happy to swap the lamp assembly myself and there is no other damage to paintwork etc., but was wondering if there are any pitfalls to avoid in fitting a rear lamp assembly? Ian

Jul 9th, 2003, 12:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 9,438 Offline	Rear lamps take 10 mins to fit. 10mm nut The high level brake light 5 mins on a S, although I have heard with some spoilers it is more difficult mike Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

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Aug 14th, 2003, 08:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
iaa MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Somerset Local Time: 01:15 AM Posts: 99 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini Rear lamps take 10 mins to fit. 10mm nut The high level brake light 5 mins on a S, although I have heard with some spoilers it is more difficult mike My replacement rear lamp assembly finally arrived and was actually cheaper than originally quoted - £35.40 vs. £37. The 10 mm nut is a Nylock and so takes quite a long time to remove and replace with a standard spanner(wrench), but otherwise the removal and fitting was quite straightforward - though it took some significant pressure from the outside to engage the two metal spring clips. Ian

Aug 14th, 2003, 10:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
euan MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 01:15 AM Posts: 189 Offline	When I picked up my clear side repeaters, the dealer fitted them for me, free of charge.... Gone - IB/W Cooper, bonnet stripes, white indicators, Chili Now - EB/W S, stripes, Chili, climate, R90's :-)

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