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bmw-digest V5 #289

<E36> shift knob removal
From: Steve <youngsc@domain.elided>
Date: Thu, 26 Sep 1996 08:37:23 -0700
Subject: Re: bmw-digest V5 #285

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> From: "Scott Hsin-kuan Lin" <shlin@domain.elided>
> Date: Wed, 25 Sep 1996 16:57:59 -0400
> Subject: re: <E36> Shift Knob removal
>
> Chris
>
> there is a better alternative in removing your
> shift knob than just brute force.  DO NOT
> just yank it real hard..... now the best way
> is to pop off the plastic center cap with
> a flat head screw driver, and you will discover
> a screw that holds the shift knob in place.
> simply unscrew it, and gently remove the knob.
> this way your'll definitely won't break your
> rear view mirror!
>
> Scott
>

If you're right, then it appears that it is a screw that is holding the
shift knob in place.  Therefore, by force pulling (as others have
recommended) aren't you also stripping the screw slot (and/or the screw)
thus breaking the mechanism?

Steve


the screw is holding the shift knob in place.  but first you
need to unscrew the screw inorder to remove the knob.  there is
NO force pulling involved.  after the loosening of the screw, the
knob can be easily pull up.  as far as the recommendation of others
that you hear, which suggested hard yanking of the knob, yes, it
will strip the screw slot, and break the mechanism.

scott