removing shift knob?

[bmwhartgeM3]

i try to turn the shift knob to twist it off but it feels like the whole rod is gunna snap, r they clipped in or do they turn?

[m44ic]

i try to turn the shift knob to twist it off but it feels like the whole rod is gunna snap, r they clipped in or do they turn?

yeah I stuggled for hours to try and get mine off, its not threaded on there it pops off

[pdxmotorhead]

Pull straight up if you twist you break it....
Watch out you don't hit yourself in the nose,, It comoes off quite abruptly....

Dave

[cali-ti]

as they noted, pull straight up. here's more info than you ever wanted to know (knob removal is about 2/5 down the page): http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/drivetrain/e36_replace_a_shift_lever.html

[aceyx]

stock knob pulls straight up.

but if your username is any indication of your ride, you may have an aftermarket. that being the case, check around the base of the knob (you may have to remove the boot--do this by squeezing a side in and lifting) for a hex securing screw.

[BMWDRIFTER]

Saw a new tech almost knock himself out, we all were laughing with him not at him.

[schussey]

pull!

[bmwhartgeM3]

siiick i like the quick answers for the help i need here. make me feel all waarmm in side! :)

[schussey]

feel the 318ti loooooveeee