request- changing Auto shifter "how to"

M2 · 08-12-2009, 06:35 PM

I want to take out the regular auto shifter and install this new sportier shifter (see pic below).
Can some one tell me how to get the actual shifter nob out before I end up breaking it.

I got the boot insert out with no issue but the shifter is another story...

Mad Dragon · 08-12-2009, 09:25 PM

Pull up. Hard. It's best to have it in D (engine off!), so you don't bust your knuckles on the dashboard.

bmwsam · 08-13-2009, 12:13 AM

Where did you get this shifter from?

M2 · 08-13-2009, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by bmwsam

Where did you get this shifter from?

I bought it from Daniel Miles at United BMW. http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...subcat1=134416

You will need to buy the boot and the lever separately. both are on the enclosed page link.

Cost me $185 (for both parts)
shipping $16

M2 · 08-23-2009, 09:32 AM

I followed your instructions and was able to get the shifter off with some careful pulling. I was able to put the sport shifter on in a sec. looks good! will post pic in a few.

john08135i · 08-24-2009, 10:02 AM

Can you post the part #'s..

S54dan · 08-24-2009, 04:42 PM

25162153758 - knob

34402153753 - ebrake handle boot

25162153759 - gearshift knob boot

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McReary · 08-25-2009, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Mad Dragon

Pull up. Hard. It's best to have it in D (engine off!), so you don't bust your knuckles on the dashboard.

lol i thought that was a joke at first... apparently not

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M2 Lieutenant 58 Rep 503 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (0)	request- changing Auto shifter "how to" I want to take out the regular auto shifter and install this new sportier shifter (see pic below). Can some one tell me how to get the actual shifter nob out before I end up breaking it. I got the boot insert out with no issue but the shifter is another story... Attached Images __________________ MM
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Mad Dragon . 27 Rep 932 Posts Drives: 2010 GTI Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	Pull up. Hard. It's best to have it in D (engine off!), so you don't bust your knuckles on the dashboard.
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M2 Lieutenant 58 Rep 503 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (0)	I followed your instructions and was able to get the shifter off with some careful pulling. I was able to put the sport shifter on in a sec. looks good! will post pic in a few. __________________ MM
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john08135i Major 77 Rep 1,027 Posts Drives: 2013 M Sport, 2010 bmw S1000RR Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando iTrader: (0)	Can you post the part #'s.. __________________ M Sport Line Estoril Blue
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