You can use the ratchet on the lock end too i did not find the access hole until i did the driverâ s door.
Mini cooper exterior door handle removal.
Slide the head of the interior panel clip removal tool between the door and door panel then pull it back to pop off the clips holding the door panel in place.
If you want to replace the door lock handle or latch you will have to remove the window regulator.
Only the driver door left front in north america is equipped with a lock cylinder.
Remove this and you can access the allen key bolt that holds the handle onto the door.
The lock cylinder can wear out over time and become stiff.
Service type exterior door handle passenger side front replacement.
This video shows how to remove and reinstall both front and rear door handles on a mini cooper s this is a 2015 model.
Insert hand and use low profile ratchet and allen bit to remove exterior handle fasteners.
Service type exterior door handle driver side front replacement.
One source suggested looping a string.
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Loosen the bolt and nut and then unscrew the 1 screw that is at the end of the shaft and slide the door handle from the outside of the car.
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There s no point in taking the whole mechanism off when you can just replace the chrome carbon covers.
My door handle showed no resistance but the spring action still worked.
Remove the screw underneath the reflector using a torx head driver.
Open the door and you ll find a black bung on the shut line.
Remove other fastener on lock end of handle by removing rubber cover and insert allen bit on extension.
If it s a mk1 if you follow the square shaft that is attached to the outside handle you will find a screw at the end of this square shaft inside the car before you take this screw out you will have to take a small bolt and nut loose from the end of the cable this bracket is attached to the door handle shaft on the inside of the car.
My first time attempting this and there was little i could find specific to this job.
Loosen it off and you ll find you can remove the handle pull the covers off.
This will make the handle malfunction usually feeling like you have to apply excess pressure on the handle button.
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