Replacing The Emergency Brake Handle on a Mini Cooper

If you want to spice up the interior of your MINI Cooper then you can change the e-brake handle very easily and replacement e-brake handles are cheap. MINI Coopers are all about customization and you can make a big impact with a small and quick change by using a new e-brake handle. Whats more, changing it is so fast that you can almost change the e-brake handle to suit your mood. MINI's estimated time for the procedure is about 15 minutes, as listed on their instructions for changing the handle. Once you have chosen your e-brake handle then use the steps below to replace it.

Step 1

Remove the cap holding the top of the e-brake handle in place. Squeeze it gently and the clips should release, although you may need to use a screw driver to pry it off a little.

Step 2

Remove the e-brake handle itself by raising the clip at the front with a small screwdriver. The emergency brake handle will slide forwards. It doesnt need to move all the way off but it should be loose.

Step 3

Use the screwdriver to get down between the oval plastic piece at the bottom of the shift boot and the console. There are three clips to release, one at the front and one on each side. Once youve unclipped those the boot should be loose, along with the plastic piece at the bottom.

Step 4

Turn the boot inside out and cut the zip tie holding it to the emergency brake handle. The e-brake handle should then be free to slide off the lever. Slide it off and replace it with the new one you have chosen.

Step 5

With the new e-brake handle now on the lever you should reattach it to the shift boot. There may be a zip tie for this purpose or there may be a small screw, depending on which handle you purchased.

Step 6

Push the oval boot base down firmly into the console to reattach it and then push the emergency brake handle firmly down onto the lever, which should reattach it. Obviously, if you have already screwed it in place then this step is not needed. You can then reattach the cap by pushing it into place.

These steps will help you put a brand new e-brake handle into the interior of your mini cooper which will really spice up the interior. While performing the installation be careful not to break any of the pastic tabs on the parts of the e-brake handle as they are very fragile. Once you've avoided that then be sure to enjoy your fancy e-brake handle.

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