How to Remove R56 Mirror Caps?

[MINI William]

As above how easy is it to remove the mirror caps?

[GCA3N]

Dead easy. I used the same method every time William. I used a butter knife. Inserted at the bottom of the cap and prise off. I have heard that some have broken clips but they have always come off no problem when I have done them that way.

[jdl_1967]

I don't know if it's different to the R50 / R53, but to remove them without breaking clips, you push the mirror glass in in the corner nearest the car and the glass will pop out. You then have access to all the clips and pop one off at a time.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[MINI William]

Thanks guys shall have a bash today

[jdl_1967]

Be ready to catch the mirror glass! Otherwise it will end up mire expensive than breaking clips on the covers.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[KenL]

I broke one of my mirror glasses pulling it off. Best to just do as GCA3N suggested.

[jdl_1967]

I've just checked the forum I think I got this method from and it does warn that gen 2s might break. PLEASE DON'T TRY THIS METHOD


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[GCA3N]

I broke one of my mirror glasses pulling it off. Best to just do as GCA3N suggested.

I thought we were closer than that Ken,

Greig.

[KenL]

I thought we were closer than that Ken,

Greig.

Sorry, Greig - I did type your name but was worried I had spelled in incorrectly. I had typed Greg!

[GCA3N]

Sorry, Greig - I did type your name but was worried I had spelled in incorrectly. I had typed Greg!

It's cool mate, sorry Ken. ;)