How To [2012+] Dual Lateral Visors
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[2012+] Dual Lateral Visors
As you with 2012 CMs know, MINI (thankfully) replaced the grab handle on the driver's side with a lateral sun visor like the other MINIs. Since the ceiling has the same cutout on the passenger side, you can add a second one if you really like your co-pilot. The part is the same as the one on the driver's side. It's really easy and shouldn't take more than 5 minutes. In fact, a how-to is probably overkill, but I took pictures anyway.
Tools needed:
T25 Torx socket/screwdriver
Small flathead screwdriver
Part numbers (Grey listed for anyone with a pre-2011 R56/R55/R57):
Beige, sunroof: 51167266606
Beige, no sunroof: 51167266605
Anthracite, sunroof: 51162753585
Anthracite, no sunroof: 51162753551
Grey, sunroof: 51162753586
Grey, no sunroof: 51162753552
New visor & tools:
Before:
Use the flathead screwdriver to gently pry back the little door that covers the two screws holding the handle on:
When you open the little door all the way, it will prop the handle open so you can get to the screws. Use the T25 socket/screwdriver to remove the two screws:
Ready for the visor:
Done!
With visor up:
Tools needed:
T25 Torx socket/screwdriver
Small flathead screwdriver
Part numbers (Grey listed for anyone with a pre-2011 R56/R55/R57):
Beige, sunroof: 51167266606
Beige, no sunroof: 51167266605
Anthracite, sunroof: 51162753585
Anthracite, no sunroof: 51162753551
Grey, sunroof: 51162753586
Grey, no sunroof: 51162753552
New visor & tools:
Before:
Use the flathead screwdriver to gently pry back the little door that covers the two screws holding the handle on:
When you open the little door all the way, it will prop the handle open so you can get to the screws. Use the T25 socket/screwdriver to remove the two screws:
Ready for the visor:
Done!
With visor up:
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No clue why the parts are different if you have a sunroof. It seems like it would have been preferable for MINI to use the same part to save money.
The visor was about $80 at my dealership, but you may do better. I know part prices differ a lot from dealer to dealer. I also checked some local auto salvage lots, but didn't find any MINIs.
The visor was about $80 at my dealership, but you may do better. I know part prices differ a lot from dealer to dealer. I also checked some local auto salvage lots, but didn't find any MINIs.
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Yeah, there's a thread about the 2011s. It's not the most attractive thing, but it works.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...sunvisors.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...sunvisors.html
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