[Sthomson77]

Does anyone know how to remove the factory shifter ball on a manual 2016 Cooper JCW?

 

[Evlkarl]

Welcome to the forum. I believe you talking about the shift knob/ball itself? The best way to remove it is sit between the seats have the shifter between your legs and start to pull upwards towards your head. I would start slowly to see if you can wackle the shift knob a little and than start pulling on it. The knob is on pretty tight but it will come loose after a while. Just make sure you keep you face away when you pull really hard on it you can a bloody nose really easy. Hope that will help you.

 

[vetsvette]

There have been sunroofs broken in the process too.

 

[Evlkarl]

I can see it that darn knob is on it tight as **** and than "lift off" right thru the sun roof.

 

[buz]

It is just a pull straight upwards but make sure you unclip the gaitor surround ring and unplug the driving mode connector or else you'll rip it all out.

 

[wytwolf]

I think mini made it harder to remove as I saw on top gear that enthusiastic could result in the shifter coming off.

 

[mikeswagon]

If you're trying the method above, it sounds like it's on tight, so might need more than one tug..... please make sure the neighbours are not watching, could be awkward.