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Old Jan 22nd, 2004, 10:52 AM   #1
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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!

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Old Jan 22nd, 2004, 02:37 PM   #2 (permalink)
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£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.


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Old Jan 22nd, 2004, 03:30 PM   #3 (permalink)
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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!

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

If I can do it anybody can
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Old Jan 22nd, 2004, 03:38 PM   #4 (permalink)
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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.
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Old Jan 22nd, 2004, 03:39 PM   #5 (permalink)
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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?


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Old Jan 27th, 2004, 07:02 PM   #6 (permalink)
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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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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


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Old Jan 28th, 2004, 02:43 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Cheers guys! Thanks for clearing that up for me! I may well be making a trip down to Dunedin to purchase one!

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