25 11 245 Replacing Shift-Arm Support

25 11 245 Replacing Shift-Arm Support

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.




Press installation frame of rubber gaiter together slightly.

Remove rubber gaiter from center console.

Installation:




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




Remove sound insulation (1).




Carefully pull outer rubber gaiter out of body cutout.

Caution!
Do not detach inner rubber gaiter from pot on selector arm.




Unscrew nuts.
Tightening torque:
Support Bearing To Transmission Tunnel 21.5 Nm




Detach support bearing (1) from below from selector arm (2).

Grease bearing journal (3) of selector arm.

Grease, use only BMW approved: Kluber Polylob GLY 801

Installation:
- Observe installation position of support bearing.