How to carry out replacement: Air Filter 1.6 Cooper Mini R53
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How to change air filter on Mini R50, R53 – replacement guide

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When to replace the Air Filter on your MINI MINI
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Air filter : 12 month / 15000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change air filter on MINI COOPER 1 (R50, R53) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: air filter – Mini R50, R53. Tools you need:
Drive socket # 6
Drive socket # 8
Ratchet wrench
Fender cover
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AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replacement: air filter – Mini R50, R53. Follow the maintenance schedule, recommendations, and requirements specified by the manufacturer.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: air filter – Mini R50, R53. Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet.
  2. Step 2
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. Step 3
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    Loosen the clamp and remove the intake air hose from the filter housing. Use a drive socket #6. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 4
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    Undo the fastening screws of the air filter cover. Use a drive socket #8. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 5
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    Take off the filter lid.
    Replacement: air filter – Mini R50, R53. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Remove the part vertically with respect to the engine cover.
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
  7. Step 7
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    Clean the air filter cover and housing.
    Replacement: air filter – Mini R50, R53. Tip:
    Before cleaning the air filter cover and housing, cover the air duct parts, mass airflow sensor (if available), throttle valve with a clean cloth.
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