Shift Lever Assembly

Remove Shift Lever





Note: Do not twist knob during removal as this would cause the turning lock in the knob to shear off.

Tug firmly to remove knob.

Installation:
Fit knob on selector lever, align and press on until it snaps noticeably into place.





Installation:
Push rubber gaiter (1) down until groove (2) is fully exposed.





Installation:
Push rubber gaiter (1) down and attach to selector lever (2).
Pull rubber gaiter (1) over selector lever and insert in center console.





Press installation frame of rubber gaiter (1) together a little and remove rubber gaiter (1) from center console.





Remove sound insulation (1).





Lift out retainer (11 ).

Remove washer (2).

Remove selector rod (3).

Installation:
Grease shift rod pin,
For grease, refer to BMW Service Operating Fluids.





Insert special tool 25 1 110 into mount and turn 90° counterclockwise. Press mount upwards out of selector arm.





Remove rubber gaiter from body cutout and lift out with selector lever.





Installation:
Pull inner rubber gaiter over bowl on selector arm and press outer rubber gaiter into body cutout.





Installation:
Insert rubber gaiter with arrow pointing forwards in direction of travel.





Installation:
Press mount in area of retaining lugs into selector arm until mount snaps audibly into place.





Installation:
Grease selector lever ball, For grease, refer to BMW Service Operating Fluids.

Install selector lever in selector arm.

Align mount: Arrows on mount in longitudinal axis of vehicle.

Retaining lugs of mount, transverse to direction of travel.