R53 grill replacement (how to)

R53 grill replacement (how to)

In this video I’m showing you how to replace the grill on your R53 Mini Cooper S, this should be the exact same on all first generation Mini Coopers excluding the JCW.

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Maintenance, Modifications & Repairs made easy.

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R53 Mini Cooper S - How to’s:    • R53 Mini Cooper S - how to’s  

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Tools every Mini Cooper owner needs.

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