Exterior 2nd Gen 2013 Mini Cooper Wheel Arch Moulding Fender Flare

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  1. alvinchang

    alvinchang New Member

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    Can anyone tell me how to replace the driver side rear fender flare? Dealer charges me over $100 to replace it. I am hoping that I can do it myself if not to difficult. Many thanks in advance.
     
  2. Nathan

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    You can pretty much just pull them off. When replacing you want new clips, the old opnes will break.

    Below is an image of the parts and clips from RealOEM

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  3. alvinchang

    alvinchang New Member

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    It does not have any screws holding it?
     
  4. Metalman

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    No metal screws per say....
    At the right side of the main picture is a picture of all the fasteners used with the images depicted in the large picture area.... They are all plastic fasteners of various designs...

    The primary fasteners used to hold on the plastic arch is #16 and there is another fastener on the start of the arch which is a push rivet #17..... All circled numbers on the main picture correspond to the type of fastener....

    The best approach is to buy all of the #17 fasteners needed for one arch. You will break some when you pull the arch off. Snap the new fasteners on the new arch and align them with the metal fender holes and push in until you hear them "click" in place.

    These can be purchased directly from the dealer if you like or contact some of our vendors for an even better price and support the group that supports M/A...... Win - Win...

    The part numbers can be found here...... RealOEM.com Online BMW Parts Catalog
     
  5. Crashton

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    eMINIparts.com can help you out. Buy the widgets needed. If you don't you are guaranteed to break some or all of them.
     
  6. alvinchang

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    Thanks guys for the information
     
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    Guys I need help again. How is my body type R?? I have a 2013 MINI Cooper S Bayswater edition. Thanks!
     
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    R56 LCI
     
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