Stripping Operations - Replacing Rear Quarter Panel, Left (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works)

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2021 MINI Cooper, 2020 MINI Cooper, 2019 MINI Cooper, 2018 MINI Cooper, and 2017 MINI Cooper. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Owing to the different engine variants and equipment specifications, not all the components are taken into consideration.
The following list essentially represents the disassembly sequence.

Remove complete soft top (FR number: 54 34 101)
Remove trunk lid (FR number: 41 62 000)
Remove left tailgate hinge (FRU number: 41 62 043)
Remove left side trim panel (job number: 51 43 002)
Remove left power window (FRU number: 51 37 000)
Remove lock striker for left door (FRU number: 51 21 003)
Remove left door edge protection (job number: 51 72 000)
Remove left door sill cover strip (job number: 51 47 000)
Remove left wheel arch trim (FRU number: 51 13 105)
Remove bumper cover (FRU number: 51 12 156)
Remove bumper bracket (FRU number: 51 12 050)
Remove guide for bumper on rear left (FR number: 51 12 828)
Remove tail panel trim at top (FR number: 51 46 050)
Remove luggage compartment floor covering (FR number: 51 47 101)
Remove trunk wheel arch panel (FR number: 51 47 151)
Remove the trim panel for the left storage shelf (FRU number: 51 46 03)
Remove left door sill trim panel (FRU number: 51 71 426)
Remove left wheel arch cover (FRU number: 51 71 041)
Remove left tail light (job number: 63 21 180)
Release seal for rear lid