Mini Cooper Door Handle Install

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Mini cooper door handle install.

My first time attempting this and there was little i could find specific to this job. Dec 22 2015 black exterior door handle covers for 2014 f56 mini cooper and cooper s. Unscrew the 3 screw holding the internal handle on so you can easily rotate it 90 degrees from the cable and release the end nearest the door. The electronic functions of central locking are spread out over several control modules with sensors and actuators connected directly to a control module in the vicinity of their installed location.

Removing the internal handle is necessary to get enough slack to reattached the lock end. Central locking in mini r56 models controls door locks the luggage compartment lock and the fuel filler flap lock. If you don t like the chrome exterior door handles on your mini this is the coolest solution around. This is easily done by prying it off the plastic tabs with a flathead screwdriver or possibly even your hands.

Steptronic sport automatic transmission on sportier cooper s models our six speed steptronic sport automatic transmission comes with paddle shifters. My door handle showed no resistance but the spring action still worked. Next you need to remove the four size t30 torx screws that hold the panel in place. I understand that an authorized bmw dealership may contact me with offers or information about their products and services.

The cable outer is just slotted into the door handle mechanism held by three ridges in the cable holder. The first step is to remove the door handle and speaker cover. These black plastic door handle overlays are a perfect fit over the chrome.