I just bought a 2022 F57 and was going to change the oil. When I got under it, the cover is a solid piece, it doesn't have the access flaps. Oh, and it has the d@mn tamper proof screws! Anyone know when Mini changed the shields to a solid piece?

 

Hello,

The F57 MINI Convertible are the only MINIs to have a factory metal underbody/belly pan. It has a fabric center section that should drop.

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=51_3773

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ine-cover.html

Here are the factory parts:

Some people are doing the F57 MINI Convertible Metal pan here: 51617391724 & 51717384760 https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...e/51617391724/ and https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Sit...h/51717384760/

This guy did the F57 metal skid as an upgrade.

 

Yes, the fabric insert is what has the d@mn security torx screws! Thanks for the info!!

 

You are welcome, just get the correct bit and it should come off.