BMW Mini R60 R61 Right Centre Dashboard Dash Heater Air Vent O/S

The MINI Countryman R60 right air intake grille is a precisely designed body component responsible for the aesthetic and functional finishing of the right exterior side of the car. Thanks to its factory geometry, the grille ensures proper airflow and a cohesive look with other Mini body elements, which is important both for post-accident repairs and for refreshing the vehicle's appearance.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9801436
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9801436
• Substitutable numbers: 51459801436, 9801436
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Category: Other Air Conditioning & Heating

Purpose and Fitment

The presented air intake is designed for the MINI Countryman R60 model and is mounted on the right side of the vehicle. The grille's construction conforms to the manufacturer's original design, ensuring proper fitment with bumper or side body elements and stable mounting without the need for modifications.

Its placement on the right side of the vehicle allows for symmetry with the left side and maintains the original styling line. This solution is particularly important when replacing a single element after mechanical damage, when you want to preserve the uniform appearance of the entire front or side of the car.

Technical Function of the Air Intake

The air intake in the form of a grille performs several important technical functions:

• controls airflow within the body,
• protects the interior of the recess from larger road debris,
• visually stabilizes the line of the bumper or side panel,
• reduces the formation of unwanted aerodynamic noise.

By maintaining its original geometry, this element helps to preserve predictable cooling and ventilation conditions in its designated area, while also improving the overall visual cohesion of the bodywork.

Characteristics of a Used Part

As a used part, the air intake grille for the MINI Countryman R60 is a sensible choice for repairs where the cost-to-visual and functional effect ratio is important. Its original origin from a production vehicle helps maintain proper rigidity, compatibility with factory mounting points, and a natural surface appearance that matches other body components.

In practice, this means the possibility of restoring the correct appearance of the right side of the vehicle without investing in more expensive solutions, while maintaining compliance with the model's factory specifications.

Application in Repairs and Upgrades

The MINI Countryman R60 right air intake grille is suitable for both typical replacement of damaged parts and phased body renovations. The element can be used, among others, for:

• repairs after collisions in the area of the right side bumper or side panel,
• completing missing components after previous incomplete repairs,
• restoring the original appearance of the car after visual modifications.

By preserving the grille's factory character, it is possible to achieve a cohesive effect with other body elements, which is important for both the aesthetics and the vehicle's value on the secondary market.

Complementary Elements and Vehicle Project Development

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the body area on your Mini and need other parts from the same group, such as additional grilles, covers, or small trim elements, check the available parts in the Other Mini category.

For projects related to improving performance or styling, it is also worth exploring the structural differences between standard and sport versions – a good reference point would be an article describing the comparison of RS sport versions to series models, available here: Audi RS vs. Other Models – What Lies Under the Hood and Chassis?.

If you are working on refreshing an older MINI or another car from the years 1998–2012 and want to better utilize the potential of used parts, a guide on restoring youngtimers might be helpful: Second Life for a Youngtimer – How Used Car Parts Revitalize Cars from 1998–2012.