Hello-

I'm awaiting my 'o6 Cooper and I'm already planning on having the dash panels painted. Does anyone know how to remove these panels? Is there a good set of instructions somewhere? Thanks for your help.

 

It is very easy. in the 05 and 06 models. All it requires is taking out teh speedometer / rev. meter from above the steering wheel by taking out the two screws behind them. Them, you just pull off the three panels individually. It does take quite a bit of force, and some care should be taken on the airbag panel.