Thanks for the picture! I guess the tabs Gil is talking about are the small ones around the outside edge.

 

Replied with a PM, also so we don't mix the Cubman with these other JCW R56 R57 , R58 R59 body kits.

 

Correct. On my MINI, those two larger tabs are completely non-functional. They're just hanging out there in mid-air.

 

I guess I am leaning towards trying it. I assume the 13 R56 aero bumper is the same as the coupe.

Not sure what actually holds the light in if those two large clips are not engaged. Doesn't look like there are many posts on this replacement...

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Its it. The Rear Air discharge is the same , only difference is the with PDC and without PDC. This one is without and does not have that little hole for the sensor above the opening. Those inner tabs don't have a use as of with this application.

The rear left ( driver side ) additional back up light.



And the discharge ( NON PDC )

You can see they are just held with the tabs.

 

Thanks. Any recommendations from ECS on the best way to replace the drivers side backup light without damaging the black vent surround?

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Reach up behind it push out the back ( from under the rear bumper ) , Reach other hand around the front to hold it when it comes out , so it does not drop and break.

 

My JCW bumper is completely enclosed behind the wheel?

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Sorry , do you have the JCW GP 2 diffuser in the way. You should be able to reach up behind that bumper, not near the rear wheel well. But towards the exhaust, then up.

Thanks

 

I do have the GP2 diffuser. I will try that. Just don't want to search the black surround with those tabs Gil mentions.

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You are welcome, I thought I remember you having it. . Yea the GP2 diffuser does take up a little bit of the access from the muffler side to the rear fog / backup light. But wow does it look great when installed.

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51747330558KT/



Thanks.

 

Gil- Do you have specifics on where it get the LEDs and holders including part numbers?

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Both were eBay purchases. See these links:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/111113572825?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
http://www.ebay.com/itm/300976043632?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
There are probably a few alternative sources out there too.

 

Thanks Gil!

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Can someone confirm the drivers side reverse light part number for a 2013 R56 JCW?

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Here is both just encase. Its also further up in this thread on the first page.

Back Up Lamp - Right ( Passenger side ) Part # 63247241802


http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/63247241802/



&

Back Up Lamp - Left ( driver side ) Part # 63247241801 ** The part you are looking for to match the right side.


http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/63247241801/




Thanks

 

Thanks! Assume based on what Gil said that you use a plastic trim removal tool on the top of the lens to pry it out first. Tape off near where the tiny tabs are on the lens to make sure they don't mark the black outer trim.

 

Yep.

Trim tool here is you need it. I popped them out the back kind of way. Just have to watch so you don't scratch the frame. Its all your technique.

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/Schwaben_Trim_Tool/



Post up when you get the mod done.

 

A few other helpful hints if you take on this mod:

1. Make sure you get a good, watertight seal on the LED socket, either using a silicone sealant or copious amounts of liquid tape. Any little gap will allow road spray moisture to get into the lens, obviously leading to other potential problems.

2. Test the LED rear fog lights before reinstalling the lenses into the bumper cover. If the polarity is reversed (i.e, the bulb is flipped in the socket) the bulb won't illuminate.
(For one that I had inadvertently reversed, I found it easier to just switch the wire leads leading to the socket. The alternative is to unseal and take out the LED socket so you can flip the bulb around, right after you've just done the work of sealing it up).

3. Take it easy when you twist the LED sockets into place. If you use too much force you can snap off the little retaining tabs on the socket. Since they're cheap, I recommend ordering a couple of extras just in case.

Good luck!

 

Really appreciate all the recommendations! Assume these LEDs are very long lasting so we will not have to replace.

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I put two small LED Cree lights (1.2 watt each) in the black plastic piece on each side of the license plate on the back of my Clubman, and wired it to the wires for the normal back up light, so they come on when I put it in reverse. It works great, but I keep getting the light bulb icon on the tach display. Is that something I should be concerned about or just ignore?

 

please PM me with the same info.

 

6th gear, just saw this, PM me what you are looking to do additional, if anything .