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wiseguy 
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... but how do I remove the gear lever? I've taken off the shift diagram sticker and removed the screw underneath, but the damn thing won't budge!
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Eamo
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Posted: 09-October-2008 at 09:42 |
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you just pull the knob off!
but it does need a might good tug! 
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Posted: 09-October-2008 at 09:52 |
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Are you trying to remove the whole lever or just the knob? If it's just the knob, some of them had a little allen bolt at the bottom, well the E30's did anway (you have to slide down the gaiter a little bit and then it should be visible). The knob on my E36 just slides straight up, needless to say it requires a bit of force though.
If it's the lever, then you need a special tool to twist the plastic cup it is located in out- but you shouldn't have to take it out if you are replacing either of the gaiters. |
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Posted: 09-October-2008 at 10:11 |
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so make sure you don't smash yourself in the face! |
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wiseguy
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Posted: 09-October-2008 at 11:17 |
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It's the knob I'm trying to remove - maybe I'm just being too tender!!! Thanks all. |
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Eamo
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Posted: 09-October-2008 at 11:23 |
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just looking at your signature there boss - you have a 530 touring.
hardly a maroon colored one is it? I looked at one up that neck of the woods a few months ago |
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Posted: 09-October-2008 at 15:12 |
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That's the one Eamo - you've just reminded me I need to update my sig as I sold it about 6 weeks ago. What did you buy in the end? |
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Posted: 14-October-2008 at 20:21 |
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an e30 320is! |
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Replacing gear lever gaiter on my Compact...
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