Mini Cooper R52 Cabrio Convertible Roof Retractable Folding Top Frame

The Mini Cooper R52 Cabrio Convertible Roof Retractable Folding Top Frame is a key component of the convertible roof mechanism, designed as an original Mini structure. This complete folding roof skeleton ensures the proper operation of the roof opening and closing mechanism, maintaining factory body geometry and correct roof guidance. As such, it provides a solid foundation for the professional repair or reconstruction of the roof system in your Mini.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7180037-1
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7180037
• Substitutable numbers: 54347180037, 7180037, 54347165442, 7165442
• Category: Convertible Tops & Parts

Purpose and technical function

The Mini Cooper R52 Cabrio Convertible Roof Retractable Folding Top Frame is responsible for stable guidance of the soft top, transferring loads from the roof cover to the body, and ensuring the precise operation of the entire folding mechanism. The frame construction was developed to maintain body rigidity with the roof both open and closed, as well as to ensure proper sealing of the roof edges against the side windows and the front windshield frame.

This component is particularly important for repairs following mechanical damage to the roof, issues with guide geometry, or when replacing a worn-out skeleton with a functional, original component.

Construction and advantages of the original frame

The original Mini folding roof frame is designed as a precise, multi-element load-bearing structure. Using a factory solution ensures:

• proper fitment with the body and mounting points in the Mini Cooper R52 Cabrio,
• correct cooperation with the folding mechanism and roof drive,
• appropriate geometry for the soft top cover and seals,
• preservation of factory assembly clearances and hinge operating ranges.

Consequently, roof system repairs based on the original skeleton help reduce the risk of leaks, mechanism jams, or improper roof closure after folding.

Application in convertible roof repairs and renovations

The Mini Cooper R52 Cabrio Convertible Roof Retractable Folding Top Frame is suitable for both typical maintenance repairs and more advanced renovation work. It can be used, for example, when:

• there is deformation or cracking of the roof load-bearing elements,
• the folding mechanism operates with resistance due to frame damage,
• it is necessary to replace the complete skeleton before installing a new roof cover,
• a post-collision vehicle requires the restoration of proper convertible roof geometry.

Using an original frame allows for the preservation of factory mechanism operating parameters and facilitates subsequent adjustment after the installation of the cover and seals.

Characteristics of the used product

The offered frame comes from the Convertible soft tops and parts group and is a used item, which in practice means real savings compared to a new component while maintaining the original Mini construction. This type of solution is particularly beneficial for complex convertible roof repairs, where the cost of new parts can be very high.

Choosing an original, used frame is a reasonable compromise between quality and budget, allowing you to restore full functionality to the folding roof without sacrificing the manufacturer's factory technology.

Technical support and parts selection

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the roof area in your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as guides, mounting elements, or additional structural components, check out the available parts in the Convertible soft tops and parts Mini category.

To better understand why original used components are currently so frequently chosen for repairs of premium segment cars, it is worth reading the article Crisis in the new parts market? Why used originals for premium cars are the hottest trend in 2026, which discusses the current market situation and the benefits of choosing proven OEM parts.