My wife has a 05 Mini R50 and the pass side tail light is out. I know the bulb needs replacing and i have bough them. I have removed the back interior panel to get to the light assembly but cannot figure out how to remove the light to get to the bulb. I have AllData but it doesnt help.

Ive worked with cars all my life but this Mini is a totally different creature!

Any and all help is appreciated!

 

IF you have no luck getting the bulb itself out....removal of the entire rear tail light is just ONE bolt...a deep socket ratchet works best...then just unplug the cable, and change the bulb with it out.
Not sure what to tell you about doing it blind...99% of the time it works just reaching in....but if you get totally frustrated, there are other options!!

 

This might be a helpful link. Good luck.