51 14 012 Removing and installing/replacing rear MINI plate

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Special tools required:

00 9 322

IMPORTANT: The NOTES on component bonding with double-sided adhesive tape serve as the basis for this repair instruction and must be observed without fail.

Removal:

Heat MINI plaque (1) with hot air blower and carefully lever out with special tool 00 9 322 .

Fig 1: Removing Air Blower Using Special Tool (00 9 322)

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Installation:

Detach the Liner* from the adhesive tape (1) and place the MINI plaque over the guide pins (2) in the bores (3) of the trunk lid handle (4) and press down firmly.

* Liner is the protective film on a new MINI plaque.

Fig 2: Detaching Liner From Adhesive Tape

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