How to change the stock shift knob? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Sho · 01-03-2006, 02:04 PM

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?

Thanks,

Chesmu · 01-03-2006, 06:41 PM

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.

Chesmu · 01-03-2006, 06:48 PM

by the way, automatic or manual?

Chesmu · 01-03-2006, 06:50 PM

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

rody · 01-03-2006, 07:11 PM

just pull it of, it is no problem and you don't damage anything

bavarian19 · 01-03-2006, 07:29 PM

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

Sho · 01-04-2006, 11:41 AM

It is manual. Thanks for replying. Put in 2nd, and pull hard...thanks.

Chesmu · 01-04-2006, 07:08 PM

hey sho,

How'd that go for you? I'm considerig replacing mine as well

syntax_check! · 01-05-2006, 10:37 AM

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.

Sho · 01-05-2006, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moocow

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.

Black325i · 01-08-2006, 09:54 PM

Drop it into 2nd. Two hands...straight up. No problem. E46 MSport fits nicely.

Sho · 01-18-2006, 10:33 AM

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.

vladinecko · 01-18-2006, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sho

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!

Sho · 01-18-2006, 06:01 PM

I will when I get home tonight.

Sho · 01-19-2006, 10:47 AM

I didn't have time to take the photo last night, might wait till this weekend.

Sho · 01-22-2006, 02:36 AM

bavarian19 · 01-22-2006, 06:14 AM

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...

Sho · 01-22-2006, 12:26 PM

Yes! I did take the old boot off.

bavarian19 · 01-22-2006, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sho

Yes! I did take the old boot off.

How does it come out?

Sho · 01-23-2006, 10:59 AM

The boot was hold in place by plastic clips, and it pops right up when you pull on it.

donf · 03-14-2007, 08:26 PM

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.

wuufer001 · 04-07-2007, 11:42 AM

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?

01-03-2006, 02:04 PM	#1
Sho Lieutenant Drives: E90 325i 6-speed Join Date: May 2005 Location: WA Posts: 574 iTrader: (0)	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? Thanks, __________________ 2006 325i Sport - SSR GT7, Euro tails, Rogue Ikon muffler/w custom 3.5" piping, Painted OEM Splitters 2005 Toyota Matrix - Commuter
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01-03-2006, 06:41 PM	#2
Chesmu Brigadier General Drives: 2006 330i 6-mt Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 3,012 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	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. __________________ "Teach the ignorant. Ignore the stupid."

01-03-2006, 06:48 PM	#3
Chesmu Brigadier General Drives: 2006 330i 6-mt Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 3,012 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	by the way, automatic or manual? __________________ "Teach the ignorant. Ignore the stupid."

01-03-2006, 06:50 PM	#4
Chesmu Brigadier General Drives: 2006 330i 6-mt Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 3,012 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	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 __________________ "Teach the ignorant. Ignore the stupid."

01-03-2006, 07:11 PM	#5
rody Captain Drives: Hamann hm 3.2, E46 M3 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Posts: 614 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 hm 3,2 [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	just pull it of, it is no problem and you don't damage anything __________________ Bmw 330i E90// Monaco blue // dakota beige leather MOD'S: Full hamann package // engine displacement to 3.2 litre // 6000k osram // stinger dsi // black lines // Simota Racing cold air intake // full hamann interrior // Xenon interrior lights// Pmb // 19'' Breyton spirit's // Wilwood BBK// M6 winter set // Black cf // digital tv // ps2 // dvd player On order: Cf Mirror cover // strut brace // oem cf rear spoiler // cf roof Future mod's: --- NEXT CAR: ?

01-03-2006, 07:29 PM	#6
bavarian19 General Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA Posts: 18,658 iTrader: (22)	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

01-04-2006, 11:41 AM	#7
Sho Lieutenant Drives: E90 325i 6-speed Join Date: May 2005 Location: WA Posts: 574 iTrader: (0)	It is manual. Thanks for replying. Put in 2nd, and pull hard...thanks.

01-04-2006, 07:08 PM	#8
Chesmu Brigadier General Drives: 2006 330i 6-mt Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 3,012 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	hey sho, How'd that go for you? I'm considerig replacing mine as well __________________ "Teach the ignorant. Ignore the stupid."

01-05-2006, 10:37 AM	#9
syntax_check! New Member Drives: E90 330d Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 9 iTrader: (0)	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. __________________ 2006 330d M-Sport, Auto, Pro Sat-Nav, BT, CD changer

01-08-2006, 09:54 PM	#11
Black325i '06 325i / Jet Black / 6sp manual / Sports Package / Active Steering / Adap Lights Drives: 2006 E90 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 118 iTrader: (0)	Drop it into 2nd. Two hands...straight up. No problem. E46 MSport fits nicely.

01-18-2006, 10:33 AM	#12
Sho Lieutenant Drives: E90 325i 6-speed Join Date: May 2005 Location: WA Posts: 574 iTrader: (0)	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.

01-18-2006, 06:01 PM	#14
Sho Lieutenant Drives: E90 325i 6-speed Join Date: May 2005 Location: WA Posts: 574 iTrader: (0)	I will when I get home tonight.

01-19-2006, 10:47 AM	#15
Sho Lieutenant Drives: E90 325i 6-speed Join Date: May 2005 Location: WA Posts: 574 iTrader: (0)	I didn't have time to take the photo last night, might wait till this weekend.

01-22-2006, 02:36 AM	#16
Sho Lieutenant Drives: E90 325i 6-speed Join Date: May 2005 Location: WA Posts: 574 iTrader: (0)	__________________ 2006 325i Sport - SSR GT7, Euro tails, Rogue Ikon muffler/w custom 3.5" piping, Painted OEM Splitters 2005 Toyota Matrix - Commuter

01-22-2006, 06:14 AM	#17
bavarian19 General Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA Posts: 18,658 iTrader: (22)	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...

01-22-2006, 12:26 PM	#18
Sho Lieutenant Drives: E90 325i 6-speed Join Date: May 2005 Location: WA Posts: 574 iTrader: (0)	Yes! I did take the old boot off.

01-23-2006, 10:59 AM	#20
Sho Lieutenant Drives: E90 325i 6-speed Join Date: May 2005 Location: WA Posts: 574 iTrader: (0)	The boot was hold in place by plastic clips, and it pops right up when you pull on it.

03-14-2007, 08:26 PM	#21
donf New Member Drives: 2013 F10 M5 Alpine White Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 15 iTrader: (0)	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.

04-07-2007, 11:42 AM	#22
wuufer001 Colonel Drives: 2006 E90 M/T Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: DFW, TX//Taiwan//South Africa Posts: 2,302 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2006 325i [4.67]	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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