51 45 435 Removing and installing/replacing cover for instruments

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove DECORATIVE STRIP ON INSTRUMENT PANEL ON LEFT
Remove DECORATIVE STRIP ON INSTRUMENT PANEL ON RIGHT

Unclip covers for air outlet vent (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Air Outlet Vent Cover

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Release screws (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Screws

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Release screws (1).

Remove cover for instruments (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Removing Instrument Cover

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Replacement:

Remove SWITCH FOR HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS .

Fig 4: Identifying Plug Connection

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