Carpet and Seat Installation R56 Mini Cooper
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6 жыл бұрынThis video will show you how to install the carpet, seats, and center console in an R56 Mini. This information may also apply to other Mini's of the same vintage.
I removed the seats and carpet from my 2007 Mini Cooper S to dry things out. When I bought the car the window was open and it sat outside for a while. As a result, the interior was dirty and wet and needed to be dried out.
While I had things removed, I thought it would be a good time to also do some detail work on the interior. It's looking, and smelling like a new car inside now.
If you're looking for more detail, see the previous video in this series: • Carpet and Seat Remova...
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Introducing The Mini Series: • Introducing The Mini S...
2007-2013 Mini Cooper S (R56) Battery Replacement: • 2007-2013 Mini Cooper ...
R56 Mini Carpet and Interior Removal: • Carpet and Seat Remova...
Mini Engine and Transmission Removal:
N14 Timing Chain Replacement:
Fixing Mini Oil Leaks:
R56/N14 Clutch Replacement:
Mini Rear Caliper Replacement:
Mini Rear Hatch Latch Repair:
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@La_concha_tu_madre 6 жыл бұрын
If you’re like me and you enjoy ASMR, this is oddly very satisfying to watch. Eric your voice is very pleasant to listen to.
@thomasherring6640 6 жыл бұрын
Never worked on a Mini, likely never will, but I still enjoy the videos. I especially like that you are taking the time to say what tools you are using. It is SO much easier to go do the job, if we know exactly what size sockets, wrenches, etc. to take with us!
@skwerlee 6 жыл бұрын
I'm really enjoying the mini series Eric. There's something almost therapeutic about watching someone go through a worn vehicle and bringing it back to it's former glory. I can't wait for the series on your dad's old Chevy pickup!!
@pandachuzero 6 жыл бұрын
This is so great - i have a mini countryman 2013 and seeing how to work on this car is super inspirational.
@888johnmac 6 жыл бұрын
Just remember Eric.. if you're not sure where/how something goes you can always watch your video of taking it all apart !!
@ryans413 6 жыл бұрын
888johnmac so true lol
@TheRealMrCods 6 жыл бұрын
Looks so much better Eric, you should be proud of your work.
@maskof 6 жыл бұрын
Wow. Great job. The interior looks mint! Looking forward to seeing you rejuvenate the rest of the car.
@jonotwist 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the interior detail of these two vids. I'll probably not pick up a mini anytime soon, but with this being one of the few of a in-depth how to, I'll be much more confident in tackling the interior of one of my longtime dream cars should the need arise, 240z.
@jordandennis2702 6 жыл бұрын
Love the mini series. Do as much as you can to this car!
@jhuntosgarage 6 жыл бұрын
After watching this I feel like I've worked half a day already. Now I can take half the day off. ;) Can't wait to see the take-away for this car. Thanks for sharing.
@tracydiller4492 6 жыл бұрын
Another great video Eric still watching your older videos including ETCG 1 and The fatR. You have helped ALOT of people and have done Fabulous for yourself thru hard work. So at that if you don't mind me using to you BE SAFE HAVE FUN AND STAY DIRTY. Till next time PEACE.
@ofujuncky 6 жыл бұрын
Pretty shore my days off climlng around in a car. It do enjoy how picky about doing it right! Nice job!
@kowasumono 6 жыл бұрын
I'm liking this series a lot. :D
@TheDrunkardHu 6 жыл бұрын
You just did a flood job! Really cool stuff... It's important to know how to perform these jobs, especially when you prefer to buy used vehicles. Luckily in your case the padding was closed cell foam, and not jute... That shit would have to be removed from the carpet, and new jute adhered to the carpet.
@colinmackay92 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Eric! I just found your channel a little while ago and i really like it. I subscribed and hit the bell! Keep it up man
@Fatalroadie 6 жыл бұрын
It's cool to see you make some of the same gaffs as some of us do. Get all your parts and screws together, wedge yourself into place, and you forgot the tools LOL
@nissanGTR3501 6 жыл бұрын
Your a true master of your craft.
@firdausmukhtar 6 жыл бұрын
amazing work Eric!!!
@ariellereva 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for making these!!!! Life saver ♥️
@axxxxman 6 жыл бұрын
Looks like a nice little car that is fun to work on.
@sdttnkara 6 жыл бұрын
That hand brake electrical connection method is ancient! Last time I've seen that method on a 1978 year car.
@yanbros 6 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to more videos on the mini!
@wyley87 6 жыл бұрын
Looks good Eric.
@sleeperawaken36 6 жыл бұрын
Oddly pleasing to watch this video. I think its just reminisent of having taken something completely apart, clean everything, and then seeing it go back together nice and clean. Very nice watch for someone who is OCD...haha.
@LinhNguyen-nq5di 4 жыл бұрын
That was a lot of work! :) I'd consider to leave out the carpeting and to make it a track car. Great video!
@goofy170 6 жыл бұрын
Great videos Eric, thanks!
@steffydog 6 жыл бұрын
Great stuff ETCG
@RQuizon 4 жыл бұрын
Sweet videos. Trying to restore a 2008 mini myself.
@hugovasquez5535 6 жыл бұрын
You did a good job Eric hope you can do a video working on a 2001 Acura CL 3.2 Coupe
@huntermcdaniel9250 6 жыл бұрын
I'm not one for torquing every bolt in a car to spec. With that said, seat belts, seats and wheels should be torqued. Better safe than sorry. On another note: The mini series is a nice change of pace. Keep up the great content!
@BLACKNIGHTCODING 6 жыл бұрын
Nice one Eric
@AthenaSaints 3 жыл бұрын
(Weirdest looking helicopter I've ever seen) we probably see Eric working on aircrafts in the future. I have to say watching these videos are therapeutic.
@abiel.rodriguez 6 жыл бұрын
Eric you should have ended saying: have fun, stay clean!
@georgebonney90 6 жыл бұрын
not the biggest mini fan but lovin the mini series
@alexzanderzavier17 3 жыл бұрын
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@darwinluciano3113 3 жыл бұрын
@Alexzander Zavier instablaster ;)
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@alexzanderzavier17 3 жыл бұрын
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@darwinluciano3113 3 жыл бұрын
@Alexzander Zavier Happy to help :)
@ronwatson4902 6 жыл бұрын
My daughter has a Mini. She loves it.Nice job Eric.
@mpaulk2023 6 жыл бұрын
I can tell this is gonna be a fun series already...I mean detailing the interior alone just increased the value of the car by at least five bucks yo! $$$$!!!!!
@D0csavage1 6 жыл бұрын
It is the assembly moments like this that I imagine I'm working on the production line and the car is moving along. Then the thought comes to mind that time in motion sucks! As I'd be at the dealers dealing with the build up of unfinished vehicles that built up behind me.
@mindthependulum6245 6 жыл бұрын
I love your videos man. I get this off impression that you and James May could make amsr videos that would be lengthy and cordial. It would be like watching chip and Dale cartoons from back in the day, only more careful and with cars.
@scotchbudmeister9018 6 жыл бұрын
Excellent!
@wuss999 6 жыл бұрын
Good job!
@elwoodkingmaker8343 6 жыл бұрын
Gotta love how Eric says how these cars are cheaply made. I will not argue with him on that. But I can imagine lot of Mini-nerds, here in Europe, getting into rage hearing that these cars are cheaply made! Since, the price tag on these was actually high (for what you actually got).
@KariIzumi1 6 жыл бұрын
Elwood Kingmaker the R56 in this video has lots of plastic for sure But not gonna lie, I worked at a MINI dealership and rarely did I see any truly jacked up interiors with pieces falling off like domestic brands, or like a TL we took on trade where the damn steering wheel had peeling! Like, how does that happen??
@ryans413 6 жыл бұрын
Elwood Kingmaker well German cars engines are fantastic but everything else is cheap
@Pgcmoore 6 жыл бұрын
outstanding!
@joshhayes3433 6 жыл бұрын
Milwaukee cordless ratchet is worth every penny, love it.
@Birdpolitics 6 жыл бұрын
I am digging this mini series.
@klegraefe 4 жыл бұрын
When u disconnect and re connect the seats again, does the air bag light come on?? In other words does the airbag module have to be reset? Thanks. Currently swapped a beige interior to a black full interior and all i have left is the front seats.
@ozzstars_cars 6 жыл бұрын
Looking like almost new.
@fifteenbyfive 6 жыл бұрын
The Mrs. next door has one of these and drives like a maniac hogging the road on the curves. We have to get out of the way like she's driving the biggest car in the neighborhood. I'd buy an S2000 if I'm actually going to own a modern driver's car not the least of which reason that I can actually afford it. One thing I like about the Mini a lot better though are those gauges!
@Chrisw678 6 жыл бұрын
Loved the video. Sorry if I missed it but is the window fixed so it can go up all the way now?
@SuperDave21 6 жыл бұрын
Fantastic Eric!
@Andrew-zv4fm 6 жыл бұрын
I have enjoyed this video and the removal video. I bet you were curing a lot. But seeing this makes me appreciate the people who told cars at the factory and mechanics.
@cedrik9 6 жыл бұрын
if you start a civic and let it run for about 15-20 minutes, the oil level on the dipstick(while idling) should be lower than when it was checked cold before starting said civic? Correct? if it is not, does that mean i have a oil pump problem?
@RixterNow 6 жыл бұрын
😎. I've got some rattling when I go over a bump on my rear passenger side of my R56. That's a very broad area, but any clues where I should look? 🙄
@Seegalgalguntijak 6 жыл бұрын
So will you be going to pull-a-part for that missing passenger side trim piece on the rear of the center console?
@m1mbecker 6 жыл бұрын
I have a technical question about 2003 cooper type S ..I have a customer that has blown the left front axle twice. What could be the cause ?
@Jim-tz9lj 6 жыл бұрын
It's funny, but I enjoy these videos that you shoot yourself better than those with a camera man.
@morsecodereviews1553 6 жыл бұрын
Don't own, don't want to drive, don't care about the Mini BUT I do appreciate the info anywho. I watch allot of your videos that don't directly pertain to me. However I still find the information useful in the greater picture. I feel more confident working on my 02 3.4l Impala having seen a similar process. When I do re-carpet my ride I'll think back to the steps you took. Been watching since you had that shoe box of a garage and a bitchin ponytail, thanks again for the years of service!
@oliverroch8283 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Great videos! I have one of these with a wet carpet did you ever find out where the water was getting in? Thanks Olly
@hirammcdaniel8256 2 жыл бұрын
He said the window was open on this one, but if you have an R56 (or R55) with the pano sunroof, the sunroof drains are a common culprit. I'm watching this video because I need to remove/dry/reinstall the carpet in my car dud to that damn sunroof drain. Also common for the sunroof drain to leak right onto an electrical module in the kick panel that controls a number of functions, including lights, turn signals, windows, etc. It's called the FRM, and it is expensive to replace, as I have found out.
@sonyasavage6484 2 жыл бұрын
Hi ive just followed your video on how to take out carpet and redo it as my mini one was full of water off a door seal being broken . Wondering if you or anyone has any advice since putting everything back in i have a airbag light showing up on the warning light and seatbelt one on ive followerd the video to a t so i cant understand why that is showing up any ideas would be great thanks 👍
@jamielilly6188 3 жыл бұрын
Just wondering how long from start to finish you would estimate that this process took?
@fernandominand3733 6 жыл бұрын
hi eric I have a question... is there any problem when u took off the electric pedal??? in idle or something??? thanx for ur time and nice to see your videos again... sorry for my english greetins from Perú
@rockforehead3022 6 жыл бұрын
Proof that it is possible to polish a turd occasionally.
@GrandHuevotes 6 жыл бұрын
Are you sure that’s an srs unit. That’s typically where the yaw sensor would go for the stability control. Senses the angle of the car
@InternetDude 6 жыл бұрын
You should do a car tour video of the entire fleet.
@zx8401ztv 6 жыл бұрын
Smashing job eric, it looks fresh and clean now, and all the bolts are tight like new. I guess that most americans have quite large cars, this mini must feel like a shoebox to you. Hope you are enjoying shoebox repairs, it would be a shame if you didn't enjoy what you were doing :-(. (it does matter).
@1marcelfilms 6 жыл бұрын
buy a geo metro haha
@jonotwist 6 жыл бұрын
You'd be surprised on the love we have for our smaller cars. Geo, Toyota, the fiesta, older Hondas... Admittedly mini isn't the most popular in the US, though I do respect a well optioned JCW.
@zx8401ztv 6 жыл бұрын
jonotwist, Well the bmw mini seems to have a lot of things that often go wrong, that's not what any owner wants :-(. I expected bmw to produce a more reliable mini, apparently it's a pain in the bum!, bmw wants a slap with a wet haddock lol :-D
@1marcelfilms 6 жыл бұрын
jonotwist i love my swift despite its cheap build quality
@zx8401ztv 6 жыл бұрын
1marcelfilms, and i thought it was only us british that liked the underdog :-D
@beechboyj 6 жыл бұрын
Hey Eric how much are you looking to get the Mini?
@artemkarp99 Жыл бұрын
do you have a video on a 4 door mini?
@hydranmenace 6 жыл бұрын
You should be using your fancy T handle tools on your German car Eric
@nagarjunareddy8056 6 жыл бұрын
Dude My engine is K9k 110bhp engine..IT is showing glowplug indicator and stop giving power and wont raise rpm above 3000..IT happens sometimes that too in sunny weather.. PLS HELP.. What will,be the causes.
@Bassguitarist1985 6 жыл бұрын
Does the carpet smell like mildew with it being wet??
@idoaricha 6 жыл бұрын
ERIC THE DETAIL GUY ;)
@Trials-and-Tribulations 6 жыл бұрын
Did you shampoo the carpet, seats and Febreze whole thing? Give it that new car smell.
@timotheus2003 6 жыл бұрын
Working on a MINI is no SMALL job, is it???!!!???
@mpwall123 6 жыл бұрын
I love watching this stuff, but I’m terrible at executing it. After that project I would have 8 bleeding knuckles, bruised legs from laying on my side in the vehicle, and a sore throat from screaming F-bombs when things didn’t go right.
@silasmarner7586 6 жыл бұрын
I'm the same way bro'. It's just what it is.. I've learned to slow down about 5 % and it seems to make 100% of the difference.
@pferris3591 6 жыл бұрын
MPWALL Same here! I do like working on cars, but when something goes sideways I tend to devolve quickly.
@ryans413 6 жыл бұрын
Well you just go into it expecting there will be issues then ya can't get mad about it
@pferris3591 6 жыл бұрын
Ryan Scherbluk - A good theory, but in my life when things go wrong again, and again, then I break or strip the dinky little plastic part that nobody makes anymore, it's time to let off a little steam by cursing creatively and loud. I don't throw tools, or valuable parts, but sometimes a big, beastial bellow takes the edge off. Wheeeeeee..... cars are fun, eh? 😉
@SemtexWarrior 6 жыл бұрын
10:17 It's you and me Eric! As car mechanics we both know that those weak taps do nothing to make sure the panels are pressed in but it just *feels* better to give them an extra tap or two when you're done. Just for your own peace of mind. Am i right or am i *right* ?? :P
@Fraz308 6 жыл бұрын
you did have the missing trim piece, it was not there when you removed everything.
@rigrentals5297 6 жыл бұрын
Where do i find a 2011 mini cooper countryman repair manual? I am having the hardest time trying to find one. Any good mini forums you guys know of?
@Deviant365 6 жыл бұрын
www.newtis.info/ for repair instructions, quantities and torque settings.
@Deviant365 6 жыл бұрын
www.etkbmw.com for parts identification
@jjjacer 6 жыл бұрын
Yeah must have been a bit, when you couldnt find that passenger side cover for the bottom of the armrest, since your last video you had noted it was already missing
@forevercomputing 6 жыл бұрын
Why is it called a "compartment" ? In Aus and the UK, we call it the engine bay. And ours in the UK have smaller engines. And a "bay" is usually large.
@Harlee737 6 жыл бұрын
Integra spotted! I'm looking forward to those videos.
@MrWilliam.Stewart 6 жыл бұрын
Fantastic job. I'd say you've doubled its value. But we all know in reality you've quadrupled it's value.
@trezsr 6 жыл бұрын
Are you nervous at all that that thing might be able to beat the Fairmont? :)
@jasonjackson329 6 жыл бұрын
You should definitely do away with that empty bottle of armor oil. There’s many better products that are cheaper & last way longer.
@leecwilkin 6 жыл бұрын
a guy i used to work with took his carpet and seats out and pressure washed then then let them dry, they looked like new, all the ground in dirt was gone, they were cloth seats not leather
@jeremiahhale5001 6 жыл бұрын
Are u selling it?
@briandellinger2906 6 жыл бұрын
Nice job on cleaning the interior.. Can you do mine? lol
@laipaklun1207 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for uploading. Love the way you did to the interior. What inches are those wheels are and tire size?
@harryazzole7814 6 жыл бұрын
laipaklun1207 look like either 16x7 or 17x7 and most likely a 205 width tire
@mib20000 6 жыл бұрын
that's an awful lot of work to dry out that 1 side. Could you have just lifted up the driver side carpet and put a fan on that side for a few days to dry it out? It didn't seem that wet from this side of the camera. It did look awesome after you were done.
@tunespt 6 жыл бұрын
All BMW, not so much, french engines :) PSA engines and transmissions. :D
@AntonioClaudioMichael 6 жыл бұрын
Eric did you re attach the ground wire by the emergency brake that you took off when removing the carpet
@jeffscomp 6 жыл бұрын
Antonio Michael he did it. You can see it on the side.
@AntonioClaudioMichael 6 жыл бұрын
jeffscomp I asked the question before I saw the whole video
@suburbia8831 6 жыл бұрын
Eric y did u buy a Mini Cooper (aka) douchbag car?
@gamingwithjade600moviesoni6 6 жыл бұрын
that missing piece the one that u had one side but not the other was already missing when u took the carpet out thats what u said anyway in the removal video
@jasonjackson329 6 жыл бұрын
Lol and to think , I thought I was the only one that got happy when I didn’t have any parts left over Lol which almost never happens
@situationmoney 6 жыл бұрын
Eric the Car Flipper????
@ryans413 6 жыл бұрын
situationmoney well he would have to sell the car after too be called that but yes
@jenseninterceptors 6 жыл бұрын
Why would those ten people not like this video? That's bizarre
@user-qp3pc3xt1g 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome thanks
@geoffgrayson1153 6 жыл бұрын
Weirdest looking helicopter I've ever seen
@forevercomputing 6 жыл бұрын
A bit big to be called a "mini" ;)
@-ampcoil-8546 6 жыл бұрын
I didn't really get that comment, @16:32 Lol, got it. Also better audio clarity on my phone than the tv...:-/
@robertgestier2013 6 жыл бұрын
At 4:23 I thought the accelerator pedal was on the wrong side!
@ryans413 6 жыл бұрын
Robert Gestier it's a manual so it just a place to put your left foot when not using the clutch
@Gigante294 6 жыл бұрын
why did he have to cut the bit at the top of the "carpets"
@jeffscomp 6 жыл бұрын
Aaron cole I think it saved having to take something else apart.
@Crocodonkey 5 ай бұрын
I hate T screws they easily get dull, I prefer good old flat heads😂
@samwisegamgie8163 6 жыл бұрын
Have you ever had to go back and rewatch one of your videos do figure out how to put something back together.
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