Classic Mini Heater Cover Console

This installation guide is a recommended guideline only and it is designed as a guide for fitting Optimise Automotive products.
 

Preparation

Your parcel should contain:
1 x heater cover console (pre-assembled)

Tools needed (recommended):
Ph2 cross-head screwdriver (or Ph2 cross-head drill bit and drill)
 

Installation - Fitting the cover

1. Before you install the console uninstall the pipes that go from the heater unit to the windscreen - the pipes that you need to remove are the ridged plastic pipes that are near the front of the heater unit (one on either side). You only need to remove the heater unit end, simply leave it hanging out the way, to be reattached once the console is fitted.
    
2. Remove the original screws from the lower back (one per side) of the heater unit.
    
3. Remove the installation screws from the side panels of your heater cover console. This includes the four screws that currently stick out the back of the side panels, the cover is provided with the screws located to make it easier for you to locate the installation holes.
   
   TIP Make sure to reference the hole locations.
    
4. Position the heater cover console in place, ensuring that the side panels fit along side the heater unit (in, around and/or under the pipes and/or outlets) and the face panel sits behind the heater control unit.
    
5. Install the rear fixings (furthest back screw holes on the heater cover console), directly into the heater unit, using the 20mm self tapping screws provided (that you have previously removed from the heater cover console side panels).
    
6. Next, drill pilot holes (using a 1.0 drill bit), through the other hole on each side panel (the other screws that you have previously removed from the heater cover console side panels), straight into the side of your heater unit.
   
   TIP Use the pre-drilled holes on your heater cover console as a reference guide for the position.
    
7. Using the other 20mm self tapping screws provided (using a Ph2 cross-head screwdriver) fix the heater cover console in place by screwing through the sides of your heater cover consoler and directing into the heater unit (into the holes you have previously drilled).
    

Final checks

Now that your items are fitted test to ensure that they are secure before you drive your vehicle.