Re: Replacing 2008 BMW 328i Selector Lever, how to ?

"Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> "MZ" <martinzed@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>> "GD Newbie" <mikezat@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>>> Hi! I just bought a wooden shifter(selector lever) to replace the one
>>> that came with my car - it was metallic and too cold/hot to touch.
>>>
>>> Here's what it looks like on BMW's web site:
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http://accessories.bmwusa.com/ItemView.aspx?modelId=215&categoryId=53&productCategoryId=&menuId=1&subItemId=7&productId=574
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>>> I am a bit puzzled as I have no clue how to put one in. Where do I
>>> start? I do not see any screws etc.
>>> Does anybody here know/done it before? I was told I simply need to
>>> pull it out but it seems to be lodged pretty tie and I do not want to
>>> break anything.
>>>
>>> Any info is greatly appreciated.
>>>
>>> Many thanks in advance
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>> Should turn off counter-clockwise.  Check the new one for threads first

>> to be sure.  The new one should provide enough clues to figure it out.
>> MZ
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> On my E36 cars, the shift knob puills straight off DO NOT TURN IT, it is

> not threaded.
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Jeff - he has an E90 and Steptronic.