Trouble with the Shift knob-

Aija · 01-10-2008, 06:58 PM

Ok, i read how easy it is to remove the Shift knob (I just received my E46 M3 Short Shifter knob)..

So i attempted to Pull really hard on the knob. No Luck..

Switch the gear to 2nd, and pull as hard as I could, No luck.

Now, I am doing something wrong? Pulling Up, facing the roof, and is not comming out? I called my brother to lift the knob as hard as he can to remove the knob and still no luck....

and trust me, we pulled as hard as we could on that knob...

Is there something different about the 2008 models?!?

Tommy420 · 01-10-2008, 07:10 PM

I never changed my shifter, but I did change my e-brake handle, and since they were both on the same DIY, I'll give you my two sense. When I was pulling on my e-brake handle, I thought I was going to brake it. It took me a good 7-8 minutes of pulling and tugging on that thing before it came loose. I don't think there's anything different with the 2008 models (as I have an '08). As long as you follow the DIY, you should be fine.

jct0518 · 01-10-2008, 07:13 PM

I changed mine about a month ago...just pull and try to twist it a bit...it will come out..

BMdblU · 01-10-2008, 07:31 PM

Hmm.. mine came off much easier then I thought it would.. try putting it in 4th and yanking.. If that doesn't wok, I remember reading about someone opening the sunroof, straddling the center over the iDrive knob, and pulling.. goodluck

01-10-2008, 06:58 PM	#1
Aija Captain 29 Rep 687 Posts Drives: 335Coupe 6-Speed! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: California, Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Trouble with the Shift knob- Ok, i read how easy it is to remove the Shift knob (I just received my E46 M3 Short Shifter knob).. So i attempted to Pull really hard on the knob. No Luck.. Switch the gear to 2nd, and pull as hard as I could, No luck. Now, I am doing something wrong? Pulling Up, facing the roof, and is not comming out? I called my brother to lift the knob as hard as he can to remove the knob and still no luck.... and trust me, we pulled as hard as we could on that knob... Is there something different about the 2008 models?!?
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01-10-2008, 07:10 PM	#2
Tommy420 peace.love.health.happine ss 47 Rep 631 Posts Drives: 2008 335i e92 Montego/Blk lthr Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I never changed my shifter, but I did change my e-brake handle, and since they were both on the same DIY, I'll give you my two sense. When I was pulling on my e-brake handle, I thought I was going to brake it. It took me a good 7-8 minutes of pulling and tugging on that thing before it came loose. I don't think there's anything different with the 2008 models (as I have an '08). As long as you follow the DIY, you should be fine. __________________ 2008 335i e92 Montego blue/black leather, alum brush trim, MT, ZSP, ZPP, nav, ipod/usb, sirius, alum brush e-brake, alum pedals, 35% Madico For pics of my ride, go to www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108628
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01-10-2008, 07:13 PM	#3
jct0518 Private First Class 2 Rep 139 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (1)	I changed mine about a month ago...just pull and try to twist it a bit...it will come out..
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01-10-2008, 07:31 PM	#4
BMdblU Brigadier General 152 Rep 3,983 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	Hmm.. mine came off much easier then I thought it would.. try putting it in 4th and yanking.. If that doesn't wok, I remember reading about someone opening the sunroof, straddling the center over the iDrive knob, and pulling.. goodluck
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