DIY Archive

The following are DIY PDFs and links from the earliest days of the R50 and R53 MINI. However quite a few of these PDFs are now outdated. To find newer official PDFs please use the search function or browse the new DIY section.

EXTERIOR

• Aerodynamic Bodykit(official)
  
• Chequered Roof Decal(official)
  
• Driving Lights(official)
  
• Exhaust End(official)
  
• Fog Lights(official)
  
• Front Mud Flaps(official)
  
• Headlight Washers(official)
  
• Rear Mud Flaps(official)
  
• Rear Reflectors(official)
  
• Rear Spoiler(official)
  
• Towbar(official)
  
• Union Jack Roof(official)
  
• Window FM Aerial(official)
  
• Xenons & Washers(official)
  
• Aero Grill (updated)(MotoringFile)
  
• Extra Brakelights(MotoringFile)
  
• White Lights & Reflectors(official)
  
• MINI FINI Sport Link system(official)
• MINI FINI Sport Link Bike Holder(official)
  
• 2005 Xenon Headlight Retrofit(official)
  
• 2005 Taillight Retrofit(official)
  
• Sunroof Decal Retrofit Kit(official)
  
• MINI Rear Camera Retrofit Kit(official)
  

INTERIOR

• CD Changer(official)
  
• Ericsson HF Kit(official)
  
• Fire Extinguisher(official)
  
• Multi-Function Steering Wh.(official)
  
• On-Board Computer(official)
  
• Rev Counter(official)
  
• Siemens HF Kit(official)
  
• Sound Module LHD(official)
  
• Sound Module NG(official)
  
• Traffic Pro/Boost(official)
  
• Traffic Pro/Wave(official)
  
• Blitzsafe Aux Audio(commercial)
  
• Install Speakers/Head Unit(miniguide.org)
  
• Add Extra Toggle Switch(personal)
  
• Remove Door Panel(miniguide.org)
  
• Toggle Panel Replacement (method 1)(Jason Livingood)
  
• Euro Driver Side Parcel Shelf(Jason Livingood)
  
• Euro First Aid Kit (Jason Livingood)
  
• AUX Input Installed into Euro Parcel Shelf (personal)
  
• ICE-Link iPod/MFSW Adapter Install(personal)
  
• XM Radio Install w/SkyFi mount(personal)
  
• Remove Dash Cover(Sean Bartnik)
  
• MINI Alloy Pedals(personal)
  
• MINI-Fini Armrest Install(Official)
  
• OutMotoring ARC Armrest Install(OutMotoring)
  
• Official MINI Bluetooth Kit Install(Official)
  
• Official MINI Chrome Interior(Personal)
  
• Official MINI Utility Box(Personal)
  
• HK Door Buzz Fix(Personal)
  
• MINI Armrest Retrofit(Personal)
  
• MINI Rear Camera Retrofit Kit(official)
  

PERFORMANCE/OTHER

• Alarm(official)
  
• Alarm(personal)
  
• Fire Extinguisher(official)
  
• Fixing Sunroof Squeal(Sean Bartnik)
  
• Safely Jack up the MINI(ultimategarage.com)
  
• Change the Spare Tire(personal)
  
• Paint Calipers/Replace Rotors(miniguide.org)
  
• Change The Oil(miniguide.org)
  
• Reset Oil Service Ind.(miniguide.org)
  
• Remove Door Window(miniguide.org)
  
• Professionally Wash a MINI(miniguide.org)
  
• Remove Door Panel(miniguide.org)
  
• Extra Brakelights(MotoringFile)
  
• JCW Installation Instructions(official)
  
• Runflat Snow Tires (personal)
  
• Euro First Aid Kit (personal)
  
• Euro Warning Triangle (personal)
  
• Promini Intake (Cooper) (personal)
  
• B&M Short Shift Kit(OutMotoring.com)
  
• Schroth Harness System(personal)
  
• HK Door Buzz Fix(Personal)
  
• JCW Upgrade Kit Install(official)
  

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Please remember that the information presented on this site is not intended as a professional reference or guide. Always follow standard safety guidelines for car repair, and when in doubt, do not undertake any project that you are not qualified to perform. If you have questions about any of these projects, you should consult with experienced professionals and your MINI dealer before undertaking any project. The publishers of this site make no warranties or representations for any information contained on this site. You are solely responsible for any actions you undertake as a result of the information you obtain on this site. By clicking on any link, you hereby release this site and its publishers from all claims, damages, or personal injury that result from your use of any information contained on this site.