2001-2006 Mini Cooper Radio Replacement

ID: 132789

Description: If the radio in your first generation Mini...

Steps:

1. Grab the knee bolster panel under the steering column with both hands.
2. Pull it down and out.
3. Using a Torx screwdriver with T30 tip, remove the two M5 x 2.5 x 25 screws in the left pillar.

4. Open the glovebox.
5. Using a Torx screwdriver with a T20 tip, remove the two M5 x 2.5 x 30 screws in the right hand side pillar.
6. Minis in America will usually have a cup holder attached with these 2 screws on the right. It will come off when the 2 screws are removed and can be set to the side.

7. With the glovebox still open, grab the bottom of the passenger dash panel and pull it forward. The panel does not need to be removed, just popped out.
8. Grab under the driver side dash panel near the radio and pull it forward. Again, the panel does not need to be removed, just popped out.
9. Pull each side of the middle dash panel until it pops out, like the previous ones.

10. Grab the left hand side pillar, then pull it out and to the left.
11. Grab the right hand side pillar, then pull it out and to the right.
12. The four screws holding the radio in should now be exposed.

13. Using a screwdriver with a T20 bit, take out the four M3 x 2 x 20 screws holding the radio in place.
14. Some models have philips head screws instead of the regular torx head depending on age.

15. Grab the radio and gently pull it out of the dash.

16. Pinch the antenna connector and pull it straight out.

17. For the main connector, pinch the lever arm with the piece of plastic next to it.
18. Lift up on the arm and pull the connector out.
19. The radio can now be removed from the car.