Mini One (2014 - 2018) - Replace the rear shock absorbers

Do you need to Replace the rear shock absorbers on your Mini One (2014 - 2018) but don't know where to start? This video tutorial shows you step-by-step how to do it!
Our Mini One (2014 - 2018) manual covers the petrol and diesel engines, and includes videos for some of the most common jobs, which you can see here in this playlist. Get the full manual haynes.com/en-gb/mini/one/201...
What's covered:
Petrol:
Mini One 1.2 litre (1198cc) 3-cyl turbo (March 2014 - 2018)
Mini Cooper 1.2 litre (1198cc) 3-cyl turbo (March 2014 - 2018)
Mini Cooper S 1.2 litre (1198cc) 3-cyl turbo (March 2014 - 2018)
Mini One 1.5 litre (1499cc) 3-cyl turbo(March 2014 - 2018)
Mini Cooper 1.5 litre (1499cc) 3-cyl turbo (March 2014 - 2018)
Mini Cooper S 1.5 litre (1499cc) 3-cyl turbo (March 2014 - 2018)
Mini One 2.0 litre (1998cc) 4-cyl turbo (March 2014 - 2018)
Mini Cooper 2.0 litre (1998cc) 4-cyl turbo (March 2014 - 2018)
Mini Cooper S 2.0 litre (1998cc) 4-cyl turbo (March 2014 - 2018)
Diesel:
Mini One 1.5 litre (1496cc) 3-cyl (March 2014 - 2018)
Mini Cooper 1.5 litre (1496cc) 3-cyl (March 2014 - 2018)
Mini Cooper S 1.5 litre (1496cc) 3-cyl (March 2014 - 2018)
Exclusions:
Does NOT cover 2.0 litre turbo-diesel, or Clubman, Countryman, Convertible, or John Cooper Works (JCW) versions.
Does NOT cover ‘Mk 2’-based models (Paceman, Roadster, Coupe) or facelifted ‘Mk 3’ range introduced March 2018.

[@Colbybartley]

This has been a great help, thank you!

[@HaynesManuals]

You're very welcome!

[@shshsbs560]

What bolt size is needed for this? Thank you for the video!

[@colinmuirhead5521]

Do you know the size of through socket that is required to remove the nut at the top of the piston?

[@mushymi5680]

Great video, but be careful with these rear shocks, our car is 4yrs old 20k miles and the lower bolt stripped the threads from the swing arm. Been stuck for a week waiting for parts to helicoil one side and expecting the same on the other side.

[@zachattackzero]

Are these bolts torque-to-yield bolts? It seems odd to replace them otherwise.

[@HaynesManuals]

They're not stretch bolts, but Mini advise that they should not be re-used

[@cyprianskiba8768]

That’s Odd. Bolts should be included with new parts then 🤦‍♂️

[@dannybrooks3476]

What is torque settings for the piston nut ?

[@HaynesManuals]

30 Nm - Mini recommend that the nut is renewed

[@dannybrooks3476]

@@HaynesManuals thanks for the reply