Gear Knob removal!

[hill]

I'm trying to replace the Gear stick gater on my BMW Touring (manual, 52) can any one tell me how to take the knob off! i have tried twisting, pulling, putting it in gear and pulling again, but nothing is happening (and i'm not a weakling!!) - please help!!

[drz]

Is it the factory knob? You just have to pull on it. Really hard. Make sure your head is out of your hands' way, or you will punch yourself in teh face.

[thekid]

^^ Yep. Move your head to the side and pull so your hands would come up over your shoulder. And you do have to pull pretty hard.

[M40man]

^^^^ +1 lol yes do make sure your face is out of the way. it will hurt like a moo foo but it will come off.

[CrazyOneToo]

Is this the same removal for an automatic shifter since it has the push button on it???

[drz]

Originally Posted by CrazyOneToo

Is this the same removal for an automatic shifter since it has the push button on it???

Here is the procedure for an automatic: http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=394884

[denyo77]

hey, got any pics of your Touring?

[CrazyOneToo]

Originally Posted by drz

Here is the procedure for an automatic: Removing trim around automatic gear selector - E46Fanatics

Thanks drz