Interior/Exterior Interior and exterior modifications for Cooper (R50), Cabrio (R52), and Cooper S (R53) MINIs.

Interior/Exterior Mirror caps

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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 07:32 PM
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Mirror caps

What is the best and safest way to install my new union jack mirror caps on my '05 S? Got 'em today with NO instructions. Yikes.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 01:32 AM
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They just pull off.. Search the threads and you will find details instructions with pictures.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 04:24 AM
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Place your fingers behind the mirror itself (its usually easiest at the top) and pull, the mirrors just snap in place, once the mirror is out, you can see the tabs that hold the cap on (I think its 3 on top & 2 on the bottom), GENTLY lift the tabs with a small flat screwdriver just enough to un-hook them while lightly pulling on the cap so that the tabs don't re-catch.

Only takes a couple of min. for the entire job.

**BTW, if you have heated mirrors, the wires will help to catch the mirror, if not get a towel or something to lay on the ground as a cushion in case you drop one while popping it off**
 
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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 05:06 AM
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We used a thin crochet hook to unhook them. Just be very careful.
 
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