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      01-03-2006, 01:04 PM   #1
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How to change the stock shift knob?

I have heard just oull it hard, and it will come off. How hard is hard? Am I going to damage anything? Is it connect to the shift boot?

Any photos you can share? Any one has installed the M-Sport shift knob? Is it just push on, or screw on?

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      01-03-2006, 05:41 PM   #2
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careful. I think that the e90nshift knob requires an allen key for removal. Located under the edge of the shift boot. Seach other DYI sites for more info.
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      01-03-2006, 05:48 PM   #3
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by the way, automatic or manual?
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go to main forum page and "search forum" for "shift knob". Some earlier discussions from Sept and Oct pop up. May be useful to you
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just pull it of, it is no problem and you don't damage anything
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      01-03-2006, 06:29 PM   #6
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If its a manual knob, just put it in second and pull up hard. Make sure you dont hit yourself in the head...


I will be replacing my knob soon... so we shall see
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      01-04-2006, 10:41 AM   #7
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It is manual. Thanks for replying. Put in 2nd, and pull hard...thanks.
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hey sho,

How'd that go for you? I'm considerig replacing mine as well
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Its a pull off for both manual and auto shifts. Take care on pulling the auto as there is a plastic rod running down the centre. Make sure you pull straight up only.
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hey sho,

How'd that go for you? I'm considerig replacing mine as well
I am still waiting for my M-sport shift knob. I will post some photos when it's done.
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      01-08-2006, 08:54 PM   #11
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Drop it into 2nd. Two hands...straight up. No problem. E46 MSport fits nicely.
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I just received my E90 M-sport knob last night. As you all said, drop into 2nd, then pull hard. It took me like 5 mins only. E90 M-knos is great; it is a weighted knob.
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I just received my E90 M-sport knob last night. As you all said, drop into 2nd, then pull hard. It took me like 5 mins only. E90 M-knos is great; it is a weighted knob.
can you take a picture of what it looks like in your car? thanks!
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I will when I get home tonight.
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I didn't have time to take the photo last night, might wait till this weekend.
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I know the m sport knob is attached to the shift boot. How did you take the old boot off? I will be doing the same swap soon...
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Yes! I did take the old boot off.
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Yes! I did take the old boot off.

How does it come out?
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The boot was hold in place by plastic clips, and it pops right up when you pull on it.
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I received P/N 25110404454 for my E90 today. Tried to remove the stock one... no luck. The boot portion is easy. I put into second and pull straight towards me (in direction knob is leaning), but no luck. I guess I am too weak?? I'll give it another shot tomorrow.
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only OEM's short shift comes with the boot that needs to be replaced right? because i am ordering a hamann shift knob and it doesn't seem like it comes with a boot.
another thing is that when putting on the new knob is it also just pushing it back in hard? and will it be the same for the hamann shift knob?
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