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R50/53 exterior B pillar trim/cover help

Old Apr 29, 2010 | 02:01 AM
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exterior B pillar trim/cover help

Hi everybody

my Mini One has cracked both left and right B pillar covers. I really don't have a clue how to change them. So my question is, is it easy to replace them and if so, how to do it. I really haven't found anything useful on any forum or internet page about this.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 03:56 AM
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B pillar trim behind the doors or the A pillar trim just aft of the windshield ?

Part 4 below is the A Pillar cover and Part 5 is the B. They are about $52.00 and $32.00 respectively from the dealer.



If it's a cracked A Pillar cover - they are easy to remove if already damaged no need to be as gentle about it. Many times windshield installers crack them.......Uses mounting clips/screw listed.

If you look a the diagram above, there are some clips which hold t ( that was interesting, computer reboots while typing...lol)
in see clips and screw 16/17/18.
 

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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 06:29 AM
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It's the B pillar behind the door.
But I just found out that, because my mini is a redbull mini, I have to order this part especially from the german company that does this modifications to these minis.

Thanks anyway
 
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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 07:33 AM
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Hi,

Please share if you find out how to remove the B pillar as I'm trying to remove mine too but haven't figure out yet and dont dare to try as I scare i break something.

Thanks
 
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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by kamikazi
It's the B pillar behind the door.
But I just found out that, because my mini is a redbull mini, I

have to order this part especially from the german company that does this modifications to these minis.

Thanks anyway
Nice Red Bull ?! Is it repainted now or still in service. Would love to see a pic of the different B pillar.

Thanks.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2010 | 12:54 PM
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Pillar cover flew at a speed of 95 mph ...



New pillar cover $64 in mini dealer ...







Extra silicone ...




 

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