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How to change air filter on Mini R50, R53 – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Air filter : 12 month / 15000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MINI Hatchback (R50, R53) One, MINI Hatchback (R50, R53) Cooper, MINI Hatchback (R50, R53) One … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
MINI Hatchback (R50, R53) One, MINI Hatchback (R50, R53) Cooper, MINI Hatchback (R50, R53) One … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change air filter on MINI COOPER 1 (R50, R53) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Air Filter for Hatchback (R50, R53) and other MINI models
Air filter
Alternative products

Drive socket # 6
Drive socket # 8
Ratchet wrench
Fender cover
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:
- Step 1Open the bonnet.
- Step 2Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
- Step 3Loosen the clamp and remove the intake air hose from the filter housing. Use a drive socket #6. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 4Undo the fastening screws of the air filter cover. Use a drive socket #8. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 5Take off the filter lid.Replacement: air filter – Mini R50, R53. AUTODOC experts recommend:Remove the part vertically with respect to the engine cover.
- Step 6Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
- Step 7Clean 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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