Owners manual

6. Locate tow plate bracket on passenger’s side
of front bumper. Mark and remove lower
gusset just below tow plate bracket with
the reciprocating saw, as shown in photos
above. This will open area to allow baseplate
installation.
4. Remove the two phillips screws from the lower
edge of front fascia, on both sides.
2002-06 BMW Mini Cooper
2007-08 BMW Mini Cooper Convertible
Installation Instructions
BX1303
5. Remove three metric bolts from the lower
edge of front fascia with the 10MM Socket.
Release the four clips on the top edge of
fascia, pull fascia forward, unplug all electrical
connections and set fascia aside carefully.
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4
4
6A
6A
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7. Remove the two metric hex nuts just below
metal bumper with the 13MM socket, on both
sides.
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6B
6B
Using a good quality paint, spray cut edges
of frame to prevent rusting.
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5A
5A
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7
7
5B
5B
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