removing the shift knob - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

longtran · 08-24-2005, 10:37 AM

anyone here know how to remove the shift knob?? the service guy say it should pop right out. is this true???

nexus66 · 08-24-2005, 10:58 AM

Yup - just grab a good hold of it, and pull upwards. (It's a manual right?)

Just be careful not to hit yourself on the head with it when it comes off at high speed!

I've seen a post on here somewhere with a link to a site with instructions, and a method which should prevent head bashing...

longtran · 08-26-2005, 11:03 AM

does any1 have pictures of them removing the knob??

ward · 08-27-2005, 03:18 AM

just pull it, don't be a girl about it

it'll come off straight up, don't let it hit you in the mouth

climkt · 03-08-2006, 09:09 PM

The M e90 shift knob is extremely easy to install. just did it myself yesterday.

The stock 6 sp manual knob comes in 2 parts, knob and boot.
The m knob includes the boot in one assembly

Installation takes less than 5 min.

below is a step by step approach to DIY. there are 6 steps.
1st - put the manual gear knob in 2nd gear

2nd- yank the knob out in one quick move/motion- need a firm grip. ***there is no need to rotate the knob or unscrew the original knob.**

3rd- once the stock knob is out, peel off the leather boot from the console. there are some catches at the base holding the boot- should come out easily.

4th take the m knob and turn the leather boot inside out to expose the inside / hollow canal of the knob.

5th push the knob ( align the knob in standard H gate position) firmly on metal rod stick. should snap into place).

6th - turn the leather boot back into inside in posiiton and snap on the base of the catches onto the console!

you have done it!! congrats, i am sure you will have many hours of shifting fun with this ergonomically designed short shifter!!

BimmerSD · 03-08-2006, 10:31 PM

Out of curiosity, how much did you spend for the M short shift knob?

climkt · 03-08-2006, 10:47 PM

hi! spent 220 singapore dollars. works out to be about 100 US dollars, i think. reasonable price since it includes gear knob and leather boot. a good aftermarket Momo gear knob with leather boot will probably cost more! original m knob feels great, u should try it!

Thetank1313 · 03-31-2006, 08:13 PM

This sounds really good, but does anyone know if you could fit one of those older e46 illuminated shifters, or any M-shift knob that is illuminated?

kiloglobin · 09-08-2006, 11:20 AM

How about for the automatic?

xcalibr · 09-08-2006, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thetank1313

This sounds really good, but does anyone know if you could fit one of those older e46 illuminated shifters, or any M-shift knob that is illuminated?

Shouldn't be too difficult --the older knobs fit. As for illumination, just tap the cigarette lighter power under the center console. It will only illuminate when the engine is on... which is not a bad thing.

xcalibr · 09-08-2006, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiloglobin

How about for the automatic?

Same... just pull straight up.

Chesmu · 09-08-2006, 06:49 PM

DIY on this topic!!!!!
and the msport knob is 100ish bucks at crown auto
4629 posts and you've never looked at the diy section?

kiloglobin · 09-09-2006, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xcalibr

Same... just pull straight up.

thank you!

08-24-2005, 10:37 AM	#1
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nexus66 Second Lieutenant Drives: 325iSE Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 228 iTrader: (0)	Yup - just grab a good hold of it, and pull upwards. (It's a manual right?) Just be careful not to hit yourself on the head with it when it comes off at high speed! I've seen a post on here somewhere with a link to a site with instructions, and a method which should prevent head bashing... __________________ Drives: BMW E90 325iSE Jet Black - 160 Wheels - CF Splitters Manual - Sports Seats - Anthracite

03-08-2006, 09:09 PM	#5
climkt Bimmer Manual all the way Drives: e90 320i manual Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: singapore Posts: 1,811 iTrader: (0)	The M e90 shift knob is extremely easy to install. just did it myself yesterday. The stock 6 sp manual knob comes in 2 parts, knob and boot. The m knob includes the boot in one assembly Installation takes less than 5 min. below is a step by step approach to DIY. there are 6 steps. 1st - put the manual gear knob in 2nd gear 2nd- yank the knob out in one quick move/motion- need a firm grip. *there is no need to rotate the knob or unscrew the original knob. 3rd- once the stock knob is out, peel off the leather boot from the console. there are some catches at the base holding the boot- should come out easily. 4th take the m knob and turn the leather boot inside out to expose the inside / hollow canal of the knob. 5th push the knob ( align the knob in standard H gate position) firmly on metal rod stick. should snap into place). 6th - turn the leather boot back into inside in posiiton and snap on the base of the catches onto the console! you have done it!! congrats, i am sure you will have many hours of shifting fun with this ergonomically designed short shifter!! Last edited by climkt; 03-10-2006 at 10:21 PM. Reason: SPELLING ERRORS

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Thetank1313 Mr. The Tank Drives: 06 330 Jet Black 6MT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Williamsburg, VA(now) San Diego(soon) Posts: 12 iTrader: (0)	This sounds really good, but does anyone know if you could fit one of those older e46 illuminated shifters, or any M-shift knob that is illuminated? __________________ 06 330 6MT/Jet Black/Black/Aluminum/Sport/Prem/Htd Seats

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08-27-2005, 03:18 AM	#4
ward Major General Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T Posts: 6,162 iTrader: (0)	just pull it, don't be a girl about it it'll come off straight up, don't let it hit you in the mouth

03-08-2006, 10:47 PM	#7
climkt Bimmer Manual all the way Drives: e90 320i manual Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: singapore Posts: 1,811 iTrader: (0)	hi! spent 220 singapore dollars. works out to be about 100 US dollars, i think. reasonable price since it includes gear knob and leather boot. a good aftermarket Momo gear knob with leather boot will probably cost more! original m knob feels great, u should try it!

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kiloglobin Private Drives: 2006 325 xiT Sports Wagon Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 65 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325xiT Sports ... [0.00]	How about for the automatic?

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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]	DIY on this topic!!!!! and the msport knob is 100ish bucks at crown auto 4629 posts and you've never looked at the diy section? __________________ "Teach the ignorant. Ignore the stupid."

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