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jools · Jan 22nd, 2004, 10:52 AM

I was just wondering how easy it is to retrofit the chrome boot handle (as on the cooper and the newer "chrome line exterior")

Could anyone tell me whats envolved and what tools are necessary!

Thanks

Jules

S33BBY · Jan 22nd, 2004, 02:37 PM

£77.28 does seem very steep!

I think you can buy it for around £30 from the dealer and I seem to remember reading that fitting is easy.

Shorty · Jan 22nd, 2004, 03:30 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jools

I was just wondering how easy it is to retrofit the chrome boot handle (as on the cooper and the newer "chrome line exterior")

Could anyone tell me whats envolved and what tools are necessary!

Thanks

Jules

Really easy to do yourself, only 2 torq screws & push fit switch for the light.

If I can do it anybody can

Jimbob · Jan 22nd, 2004, 03:38 PM

Can confirm it's dead easy. Need to remove the trim inside the hatch but that's just a case of being brutal with a few clips. Lots of threads on here about how to do it.

S33BBY · Jan 22nd, 2004, 03:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Shorty

Really easy to do yourself, only 2 torq screws & push fit switch for the light.

If I can do it anybody can

I can see the 2 torq screws but I don't understand what happens about the push switch

Is the chrome bit literally just the flat outer piece?

Duncan · Jan 27th, 2004, 07:02 PM

The handle is a complete unit, switch included.

You need to remove the interior trim, with a torx driver, and some clips that pop off.
Undo the external torx, and unplug the cable, swap over the handles and reassemble.

Its a fairly easy job 20 mins is all it really takes.
I seem to think there was a thread a long time ago about who did it the fastest.

S33BBY · Jan 27th, 2004, 08:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Duncan

The handle is a complete unit, switch included.

You need to remove the interior trim, with a torx driver, and some clips that pop off.
Undo the external torx, and unplug the cable, swap over the handles and reassemble.

Its a fairly easy job 20 mins is all it really takes.
I seem to think there was a thread a long time ago about who did it the fastest.

Thanks, that makes it a lot clearer

jools · Jan 28th, 2004, 02:43 PM

Cheers guys! Thanks for clearing that up for me! I may well be making a trip down to Dunedin to purchase one!

Jules

Jan 22nd, 2004, 10:52 AM	#1
jools MINI MAD Join Date: May 2003 Local Time: 09:03 PM Posts: 20 Offline	Chrome Boot handle on Mini One I was just wondering how easy it is to retrofit the chrome boot handle (as on the cooper and the newer "chrome line exterior") Could anyone tell me whats envolved and what tools are necessary! Thanks Jules http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/jools/24202.jpg MINI ONE: Indi Blue,White roof,salt pack, chrome pack, cooper radiator mesh, eight-hole alloys, A/C

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S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 09:03 PM Posts: 2,733 Offline	£77.28 does seem very steep! I think you can buy it for around £30 from the dealer and I seem to remember reading that fitting is easy. JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ...

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S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 09:03 PM Posts: 2,733 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Shorty Really easy to do yourself, only 2 torq screws & push fit switch for the light. If I can do it anybody can I can see the 2 torq screws but I don't understand what happens about the push switch Is the chrome bit literally just the flat outer piece? JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ...

Jan 27th, 2004, 08:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 09:03 PM Posts: 2,733 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Duncan The handle is a complete unit, switch included. You need to remove the interior trim, with a torx driver, and some clips that pop off. Undo the external torx, and unplug the cable, swap over the handles and reassemble. Its a fairly easy job 20 mins is all it really takes. I seem to think there was a thread a long time ago about who did it the fastest. Thanks, that makes it a lot clearer JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ...

Jan 28th, 2004, 02:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
jools MINI MAD Join Date: May 2003 Local Time: 09:03 PM Posts: 20 Offline	Cheers guys! Thanks for clearing that up for me! I may well be making a trip down to Dunedin to purchase one! Jules http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/jools/24202.jpg MINI ONE: Indi Blue,White roof,salt pack, chrome pack, cooper radiator mesh, eight-hole alloys, A/C

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Jan 22nd, 2004, 03:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
Shorty MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Stourbridge Local Time: 09:03 PM Posts: 1,245 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by jools I was just wondering how easy it is to retrofit the chrome boot handle (as on the cooper and the newer "chrome line exterior") Could anyone tell me whats envolved and what tools are necessary! Thanks Jules Really easy to do yourself, only 2 torq screws & push fit switch for the light. If I can do it anybody can

Jan 22nd, 2004, 03:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jimbob MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 09:03 PM Posts: 53 Offline	Can confirm it's dead easy. Need to remove the trim inside the hatch but that's just a case of being brutal with a few clips. Lots of threads on here about how to do it.

Jan 27th, 2004, 07:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
Duncan MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2003 Local Time: 08:03 PM Posts: 1 Offline	The handle is a complete unit, switch included. You need to remove the interior trim, with a torx driver, and some clips that pop off. Undo the external torx, and unplug the cable, swap over the handles and reassemble. Its a fairly easy job 20 mins is all it really takes. I seem to think there was a thread a long time ago about who did it the fastest.

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