Cooper S (R53) L4-1.6L SC (W11) (2004)
Remove battery box.
Remove clips from gearshift cable housing locations (1) and release gearshift cables (2) from ball joints.
Release cables (3) from housing (4).
Remove housing and cables from vehicle.
R53 only:
Remove air filter box.
Release gearshift cables (1) from ball joints with special tool 23 4 010
Release and remove gearshift cables from abutment bracket (2)
R50 and R53:
Release clips from shift lever cover.
Note: Care should be taken not to damage the gearshift housing cover, when removing gearshift cables and cable retaining clips.