Manual
NM Engineering ∞ 3300 Corte Malpaso, Camarillo, CA 93012 ∞ 805.388.7171 ∞ 805.388.0030 FAX 
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PARTS INCLUDED:     TOOLS REQUIRED: 
[1] SS Billet Adapter      [1] Ratchet Wrench   [1] 17mm Socket   [1] 3mm Hex Key Wrench 
[2] M6x10mm SS Set Screw     [1] Jack     [4] Jack Stands    [1] Small Screwdriver or 90° poker 
 [1] 10mm Socket   [1] Large Screwdriver   
1.  Park  car  on  a  flat  and  level  surface  capable  of 
supporting  the  vehicle’s  weight  on  vehicle  jack 
and  jack  stands.    Using  the  manufacturer 
recommended  lifting  points,  raise  the  vehicle 
and  support  with  jack  stands  under  lifting 
points.    NEVER  WORK  ON  A  VEHICLE 
SUPPORTED ONLY WITH A JACK! 
2.  Remove  exhaust  tunnel  cross-brace,  (4)  10MM 
Hex Bolts. 
3.  Disconnect exhaust from downpipe at  V band 
clamp  (17MM  Hex).  Spray  WD-40  or  equivalent 
on  rubber  exhaust  hangers  to  ease  removal, 
using  large  screwdriver  pry  off  and  remove 
exhaust. 
4.  Remove forward tunnel heat shield. There are 3 
tin nuts and 1 plastic nut on each side. 
5.  While  pulling  down  on  bottom  shifter  box  cover 
with  your  fingers,  carefully  pry  outward  locking 
tab  to  unhook,  do  the  same  to  the  rest  of  the 
tabs around shifter box. 
6.  Pull down on the cable while prying opposite 
side  with  large  screwdriver  to  disconnect  from 
shifter. 
SHORT SHIFT ADAPTER – NM.668856 
[R55] MINI Cooper, S & JCW Clubman 2008-up 
[R56] MINI Cooper, S & JCW Hardtop 2007-up 
[R57] MINI Cooper, S & JCW Convertible 2009-up 


