Simple enough. I’m an American that grew up with a father that was a diesel mechanic for Dodge. I’ve built a few GM and Dodge pickups. I do 100% of the maintenance on my vehicles(GM and Dodge/Ram pickups) and have since I was 16(I’m 30 now). My coworker owns a 2005 mini that is unfortunately falling apart and I’m trying to save it. My hands, arms, and 6’1” 200lbs body struggle to work on it because of all the tight spots. It’s been one of my biggest challenges, but amongst it’s problems and pissing me off, I’ve been growing to really like the Mini. Might buy one for myself.
Just what I needed. Body panel for dummies.. the PO apparently got in a fender bender and looks like he put it back together with zip ties.. Now I know what's missing. Thanks
@@L663 the adjustment bit was critical - our 06 R52 had had a gentle nudge from someone and the offside panel gap was huge between bonnet and bumper - now fixed without needing to go to a dealer - ta!
I’m sure you already found your answer but two years later, I was asking the same thing. The answer is an 8mm and the best way to access that is to have the wheels turned to one direction. Either is fine as youll have easy access on both sides after turning the wheel
Thanks, really helpful vid especially the adjustable bumper plate. Adjusted mine today and have a much better fit now. Keep up your very informative and helpful mini vids
Good tutorial. I loosen the 3 10mm bolts instead of the 7 cross-head screws - that brings the lower plastic skid/air dam together with the bumper and would seem to be fewer fasteners to require removal.
Bookmarked :) I need to take the front facia off so I can swap out the lower grill, also easier to work on adding the CF lip. Great post, and had no idea about the adjustment plates, bonus.
I've ripped my front bumper off the clips on the body have all snapped I got stuck on a manhole with something sticking up I reversed and it ripped the bumper from the loft passenger's side HELP PLEASE
Very nice video thanks mate! I have a little question.. Is it possible to chance the 5W bulbs in the side light indicator assembly without removing the front bumper? Or is it necessary? Thanks mate!
hi there does anyone know the proper name for the 2 bumper height adjusters i have a cracked one and need to replace it but dont know what its called to search on ebay
Hi - check out this link www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=RA11-EUR-02-2002-R50-Mini-One_14i&diagId=41_1369 I think it is item 6 you need PN 51717039262 They seem to come as a pair.
The socket required to remove the bumper within the wheel arch is 8mm. I also found it was easier to turn the wheel to give better access to the bolt and then a standard socket size extension bars can be used.
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Simple enough. I’m an American that grew up with a father that was a diesel mechanic for Dodge. I’ve built a few GM and Dodge pickups. I do 100% of the maintenance on my vehicles(GM and Dodge/Ram pickups) and have since I was 16(I’m 30 now). My coworker owns a 2005 mini that is unfortunately falling apart and I’m trying to save it. My hands, arms, and 6’1” 200lbs body struggle to work on it because of all the tight spots. It’s been one of my biggest challenges, but amongst it’s problems and pissing me off, I’ve been growing to really like the Mini. Might buy one for myself.
Thank you to the people who make this content.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ADDING THE ADJUSTER PLATE INFORMATION IN! life saver! hate the gap in my bumper and didn't know how to fit it!
Got a rad leak and needed to take a closer look behind the bumper. This was super helpful and clear. Thank you!!
Thanks this was exactly what I need to know how to adjust the bumper spacing
This helped me a lot on finding and getting to the ambient air temperature sensor, Thanks a bunch!
Just what I needed. Body panel for dummies.. the PO apparently got in a fender bender and looks like he put it back together with zip ties.. Now I know what's missing. Thanks
Thank you for uploading this. A very well put together video, with excellent camera work and narrative. You have helped me out no end. Thank You.
Perfect, just the info I was looking for. Easy to understand and spot on. New bumper fitted in double quick time. Adjustment info very handy. THANKS!
Glad it helped
@@L663 the adjustment bit was critical - our 06 R52 had had a gentle nudge from someone and the offside panel gap was huge between bonnet and bumper - now fixed without needing to go to a dealer - ta!
Hi what size are the bolts that hold the sides of front bumper on that you have to access under the wheel arch thank you
I’m sure you already found your answer but two years later, I was asking the same thing. The answer is an 8mm and the best way to access that is to have the wheels turned to one direction. Either is fine as youll have easy access on both sides after turning the wheel
And this is why RUclips exists! Thanks, I’ll remove mine today.
Thanks, really helpful vid especially the adjustable bumper plate. Adjusted mine today and have a much better fit now. Keep up your very informative and helpful mini vids
Good tutorial. I loosen the 3 10mm bolts instead of the 7 cross-head screws - that brings the lower plastic skid/air dam together with the bumper and would seem to be fewer fasteners to require removal.
Hi - yes this seems like a good alternative.
That bumper height adjuster has dropped on mine an now I know why . Thank you.
Bookmarked :) I need to take the front facia off so I can swap out the lower grill, also easier to work on adding the CF lip. Great post, and had no idea about the adjustment plates, bonus.
Can you give me the part number for the leveling plates? That will help me tremendously. Thanks in advance!
Always clear & informative videos. Very helpful cheers guys 👍👍👍
Thanks for this guys , very precise & clear :)
Glad you liked it!
is it easier to remove the front bumper to change the fog light bulbs? or easier to take the wheel arch panel off?
Cool video very informative. A cordless impact drill would have cut the time in half. Thanks for posting all these videos on the Mini Cooper.
+Joe Luis Ornelas Do you work for DeWalt ?... only joking... you are of course correct.
Thanks man, good video
excellent vid...did you manage to make a rear bumper removal vid too...?
Thanks for the bumper adjuster video!
Oh really helpful nice vid, I need to do on mine soon this weekend, 🙏 thank you
Got a video for rear bumper removal on Mini Cooper? Removing mine soon for a rear Aero bumper
Very good video, thanks for posting.
great job pal
Glad it helped
Cheers for bumper adjuster
Really clear and helpful, thank you
I've ripped my front bumper off the clips on the body have all snapped I got stuck on a manhole with something sticking up I reversed and it ripped the bumper from the loft passenger's side HELP PLEASE
Very nice video thanks mate! I have a little question.. Is it possible to chance the 5W bulbs in the side light indicator assembly without removing the front bumper? Or is it necessary?
Thanks mate!
Gummel fuck your profile picture, was wiping my screen wondering why the fucking eyelash wouldn't go away
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Not sure if you or anyone else can reply, does the bumper have to come off to be able to adjust or realign the plate as described at 8.05?
Thanks a lot, very useful for the job I'm going to do
what changes for r56 ones? are there different screws?
What head size are the screws that came out from the wheel well?
James Kuttelwascher 8mm
Yeah right - he did not say.
Perfect! Thanks guys
Very nice, thank you!
Awesome vid so helpful!!
Great
Thank's mate)
funny thing that mine says -40.0c aswell i did not think it was that cold outside ? thanks now i no ?y
hi there does anyone know the proper name for the 2 bumper height adjusters i have a cracked one and need to replace it but dont know what its called to search on ebay
Hi - check out this link
www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=RA11-EUR-02-2002-R50-Mini-One_14i&diagId=41_1369
I think it is item 6 you need PN 51717039262
They seem to come as a pair.
Good info
Now I need find the video to get to the supercharger for oil service
What size sockets do you need?
The socket required to remove the bumper within the wheel arch is 8mm. I also found it was easier to turn the wheel to give better access to the bolt and then a standard socket size extension bars can be used.
Danke 👍👍👍👍
cheers chaps
threed that up in yhe mini theahh. use your socket dimensions.
Hi I was just. Messaging you love Mia