51 11 156 Removing and installing front bumper trim

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 MINI Cooper, 2009 MINI Cooper, and 2008 MINI Cooper. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front grille
Remove trim on wheel arch from bumper trim

On vehicles from version 08/2010 (not R60/61):

Remove center cover .

Release the expanding rivets (1 and 2) according to the version.

Release screws (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Rivets And Screws

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On vehicles with version up to 08/2010 (and R60/R61):

Release screws (1 and 2).

Pull bumper trim (3) slightly towards front with aid of a 2nd person.

Disconnect plug connections, depending on version.

Remove bumper trim (3) towards front with aid of a 2nd person.

Fig 2: Identifying Bumper Trim And Screws

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Installation:

Make sure foam insert is correctly positioned on carrier.

For adjustment, refer to GAP DIMENSIONS, BODY .

On vehicles from version 08/2010 (not R60/R61):

Release screws (1 and 2).

Release expanding rivet (3).

Pull bumper panel (4) slightly towards the front with aid of a 2nd person.

Fig 3: Removing Bumper Panel

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Disconnect plug connections, depending on version.

Remove bumper panel (4) towards the front with aid of a 2nd person.

Installation note: For adjustment, refer to GAP DIMENSIONS, BODY .