Owners of other MINI models or some smaller BMW vehicles such as the Cooper S, "JCW" John Cooper Works, Convertible, Hatch, Clubman, One, One First, One D, Coupe, Roadster, Countryman, Paceman, 3 Series, 318i, 328i, 320i, 323i, 325i, 330i, 340i, 230i, M240i, M2, M3, M4, i3, 228i, 230i, 128i, 135i, Z3, Z4 and Z8 may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful.

The tools needed to complete this procedure include a plastic pry bar tool or a small flathead screwdriver and a Torx T20 star bit screwdriver.

The OEM door speakers are also held in place by Torx T20 screws.

Use a plastic pry bar tool or a small flathead screwdriver to gently pry out the plastic trim piece located behind the chrome silver door opener handle.

Set the trim cover aside in a safe place.

Once the cover is out of the way, you'll see a small black metal screw behind the door opener handle.

Do not pry at the front edge of the switch panel to prevent from breaking the plastic tab / hook.

Lift the switch panel out of the armrest.

Push in the release tab on the electrical connector before sliding it straight out of the underside of the switch panel.

(The electrical connectors on this BMW made MINI Cooper were somewhat difficult to remove. Just be patient and gently squeeze the connectors while wiggling them straight out.)

Remove the screw located behind the door opener handle by turning it in the counterclockwise direction with a Torx T-20 star bit screwdriver.

Set the screw aside with the plastic trim cover.

There is a single screw located below the switch panel in the armrest.

Remove the screw in the armrest by turning it in the counterclockwise direction with the Torx T20 screwdriver.

Remove the two screws by turning them in the counterclockwise with the Torx T20 screwdriver.

At this point, you should have removed the plastic trim cover, the switch panel and four T-20 screws.

Insert a large plastic pry bar tool in between the bottom edge of the door panel and the metal door frame.

Continue pulling out the pop rivets all along the bottom edge and both sides of the door panel.

The door panel is still held in place to the metal door frame by metal retaining clips at the top of the door frame that are inserted into plastic slots on the back side of the door panel.

Continue pulling the top edge of the door panel straight away from the door frame.

Tilt the top edge of the door panel towards yourself.

Locate the white plastic mount for the door opener handle cable.

Then pull the front edge of the mount of the bracket.

Try to avoid using excessive force, the white plastic cable mount should pop out relatively easily.

Push in the release tab on the blue plastic electrical connector before sliding it straight out of its socket.

It was hidden on the underside of the connector.

The OEM door speaker is located at the front lower corner of the metal door frame.

The OEM front door speakers can be replaced with aftermarket car speakers that are 4" (four inches) in size.

I highly recommend applying some Dynamat sound deadener to the metal door frame and the back side of the plastic door panel. It will help stop any vibrations or rattles when you crank up the volume and also give your door a more satisfying solid thud sound when closing it.

To replace the plastic door panel, hold it near the metal door frame.

Re-route the wire loom on the back side of the door panel and push in the plastic pop rivets.

Then push down the rear edge of the mount to secure it into the bracket.

Double check that the door opener handle cable is securely attached.

Then line up the metal retaining clips on the top edge of the door frame with their corresponding plastic slots on the top edge of the door panel.

Line up the white plastic pop rivets on the back side of the door panel with their corresponding holes in the metal door frame.

Replace the armrest screw by turning it in the clockwise direction with the Torx T20 screwdriver until it is snug.

Push the electrical connector straight into the socket.

It should "click" securely into place.

Then lower the rear edge of the switch panel and push it down to secure the friction fasteners.

Replace the screw behind the door opener handle by turning it in the clockwise direction with Torx T20 screwdriver.

Sit inside the car and verify that the door opener handle, door lock stalk, power window switch, power door lock switch and speaker all still work properly.

Be sure to record the speaker upgrade or any other repair procedure in your vehicle's service records.

For more, check out all of my MINI Cooper DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides.