63 12 ... Replacing Upper Holder On Headlight (Repair Kit)

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 63 12 ... Replacing Upper Holder On Headlight (Repair Kit)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 BMW Alpina and 2007 BMW Alpina. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove complete headlight  . See 63 12 002 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT HEADLIGHT , 63 12 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT HEADLIGHT (XENON HEADLIGHT)  or 63 12 012 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RIGHT HEADLIGHT (XENON HEADLIGHT) .

Cut off holder (1) along dotted line from headlight (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Holder And Headlight
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Secure holder (1) with screws (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Holder And Screws
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