R60 Removing the Speedometer glass
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Removing the Speedometer glass
Hi all, I own a 2011 Countryman S. I bought my Mini used and it looks as if someone used a foam glass cleaner on the Speedo lens. There's some residue on the inside of the lens. Is there a tutorial for removing the lens? I've searched and found tutorials for other Mini models but none come close to the interior of the 2011 Countryman. Has anyone done this?
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Somewhere herein these hallowed halls is a step by step on getting this done but it's for the 1st Gen. Even that task is daunting in the extreme. I wanted to 'dust' the inside of mine until I found out what it entails. I have since accepted that dust as part of the ambiance. Capitulation is often the most stress free approach to happy motoring.
Last edited by Fly'n Brick; 08-14-2016 at 09:58 AM.
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Thanks for the input Fly'n. The 1st Gen guide is way different the the 2 Gen removal. Mine doesn't have separated dash panels between the air vent. It's like my dash is one huge piece. My speedo glass looks as if someone spilled something behind the glass. The dealer I bought my Mini from said the detail guys used a foam glass cleaner and it must have gotten behind the glass.
I'm going to do a ton of research before I tear into this. I think if I can get part 12 off I can figure out the rest. I'm looking to see how it's fastened and then will dive in.
I'm going to do a ton of research before I tear into this. I think if I can get part 12 off I can figure out the rest. I'm looking to see how it's fastened and then will dive in.
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Update: Spoke with the dealer I bought the car used they won't do the work. They stated they aren't a mini dealer and he's afraid their service guys would break the dash anyway. The sale clearly states no warranty which is fair.
I still haven't taken the plunge to try and pry off the speedo cover.
I still haven't taken the plunge to try and pry off the speedo cover.
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Hey I thought I'd chime in. I have replaced the speedo lens before on my CM. You just have to remove the mickey mouse trim piece and you will have access to the lens.
The lens is held in place by about 6 clips that just snap into the speedo assembly. It's not too hard to remove at all.
Also from what I know the lens is not sold as a replacement part by itself, but any speedo from the R56's will fit, just get a cheap used speedo off ebay that doesn't have scratches.
Oh and when you do swap the lenses be-careful with the trim piece that surrounds the radio controls. You will have to swap that over too and that piece is very fragile.
Good Luck!
The lens is held in place by about 6 clips that just snap into the speedo assembly. It's not too hard to remove at all.
Also from what I know the lens is not sold as a replacement part by itself, but any speedo from the R56's will fit, just get a cheap used speedo off ebay that doesn't have scratches.
Oh and when you do swap the lenses be-careful with the trim piece that surrounds the radio controls. You will have to swap that over too and that piece is very fragile.
Good Luck!
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