Anyone know how to replace the shifter knob?

flpnout · 12-31-2010, 09:19 PM

I Googled shifter knob replacement for a 6-speed manual transmission BMW and I found some E46 and E90 post instructing to just pull to remove the knob. I pulled and pulled unsuccessfully. Either it doesn't apply to E89 or I'm not pulling it hard enough due to possibly breaking something.....

I want to replace it with a ZHP weighted knob. If anyone else had this experience with a manual shifter E89 please share. Thanks!

K1rix · 01-28-2023, 08:34 AM

Hi,

Did you successfully replace the knob?

DavesZed · 01-29-2023, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by K1rix

Hi,

Did you successfully replace the knob?

that was 12 years ago!!
To remove the manual knob you simply pull upwards sharply, having unclipped and raised the leather surround first.
To remove the 8 speed auto, you unclip and raise the leather surround then disconnect the plug coupler on the right side then pull upwards sharply.

spitfun · 02-03-2023, 08:49 PM

You just pull straight up,the base will unclip all by itself -it's really that ez. I just changed mine a couple m onths ago...

Efthreeoh · 02-04-2023, 06:38 AM

Place shifter in 2nd gear. Rapidly push down on the knob then sharply pull straight up.

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spitfun Private 6 Rep 55 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 M E89 Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	You just pull straight up,the base will unclip all by itself -it's really that ez. I just changed mine a couple m onths ago... Attached Images
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Efthreeoh General 17306 Rep 18,733 Posts Drives: The E90 + Z4 Coupe & Z3 R'ster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Place shifter in 2nd gear. Rapidly push down on the knob then sharply pull straight up.
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