#Removing bmw e46 shifter knob automatic install
#Removing bmw e46 shifter knob automatic professional

Pull the selector rod out of the shifter (see image).

Remove the plastic washer from the end of the selector rod (see image).

Using your long flat screwdriver, push the clip off the end of the selector rod (see image).

Some instructions say to do this step from under the car but I think its easier to do from inside the car.

There is a retaining clip (just like the one that came with your kit) on the side of the shifter opposite to the selector rod.

Pull up on the side of the rubber shift boot and pull it out of the opening in the body.

Remove the foam insulation piece (note its position).

Disconnect the power window switch wiring (both sides).

Remove the 2 screws at the back of the center panel.

Step 4: Removing the Center Trim and Insulation Using both hands, pull up on the knob to remove it - note: the knob is pretty tight, make sure not to smack yourself in the head with it once it releases from the shifter!.Disconnect the knob power wire from the car.Follow the wire that runs down from the stock knob to a connector.Step 3: Disconnect Power Lead and Remove Stock Knob Once you have the corner released, work the rest of the way around the boot to release it completely.Carefully pull up the driver's side forward corner of the shift boot (see image).Thick (about 3/4' dia) Wood Dowel or Brass Rod.Wood Block (about 3/4' thick and about 3X3').Socket Wrench & Extensions (3' & 8' or so).Jack and Jack Stands or Lift - Just ramps may work but will make your life far more difficult.Step 1: Getting the required items together

The cars are identical so far as this DIY is concerned.Р”Р„lso, thanks for Keith (KEF) for some of his images for this DIY. Also some of the images were taken on my 01 LSB (from UUC and RE installs) the AS specific images were taken on my 04 JB.

I have reused some parts of my UUC and RE SSK DIY's since they are the same as those required for the AS install. NOTE: The some of the images below were taken with UUC or RE shifters in place. Once you have the car on ramps or jack stands let it sit and cool off before starting work. You will be working around the vehicle's exhaust.NEVER get under a vehicle supported solely by a jack! If you use a jack to raise the car, make sure to use jack stands to support it.

#Removing bmw e46 shifter knob automatic install

The only other thing to add is that its definitely worth it to install (or pay someone else to install) this kit since the results are terrific. think long and hard whether you want to really try this on your own. If all you've done is an oil change or brake pads, etc.

#Removing bmw e46 shifter knob automatic professional

This is not easy in any way shape or form and professional shops charge up to 4 hours of labor on a regular basis to install this kit. One should be mechanically inclined, familiar with shift mechanisms and have the required tools in order to complete the job. This is a DIY one should not take on lightly. Interested in having us take a look at your E46 M3 products? Drop us a line at: install takes 4 to 7 hours (figure an all day job) and requires a lot of patience and may cause skinned knuckles and over abundant use of profanity. Hey, what's the deal with the commercial ad here?