removing the center piece on my auto shifter
05-06-2009, 08:43 AM
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Does anyone know if this center piece can be removed easily. Its all jacked up and i wanted to take it off to repair it or cover it up. I wonder if it just clipped on??? 
05-06-2009, 08:46 AM
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not sure if you could just take the center piece off, but why not just remove the entire shift knob, I am sure a skilled person can still refinish the chrome piece while protecting the surrounding leather.....
that CF interior is looking nice Al
that CF interior is looking nice Al
05-06-2009, 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by leggomysakyo' post='869852' date='May 6 2009, 12:43 PM
Does anyone know if this center piece can be removed easily. Its all jacked up and i wanted to take it off to repair it or cover it up. I wonder if it just clipped on???
If by the leather shift boot, just pull up and it clips off. all by clips. =)
05-06-2009, 08:50 AM
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It's been a long time since I had the e60, but I remember I had to pop EVERYTHING out to get to the shift center console. I don't remember why, but it wasn't too hard. Next time you are at a meet, I can do it for ya! haha
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=132705
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=132705
05-06-2009, 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='869858' date='May 6 2009, 09:48 AM
which piece? the CF trim? or the piece by the leather?
If by the leather shift boot, just pull up and it clips off. all by clips. =)
If by the leather shift boot, just pull up and it clips off. all by clips. =)
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Originally Posted by MikeBuzzsaw' post='869862' date='May 6 2009, 09:50 AM
It's been a long time since I had the e60, but I remember I had to pop EVERYTHING out to get to the shift center console. I don't remember why, but it wasn't too hard. Next time you are at a meet, I can do it for ya! haha
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=132705
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=132705
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Originally Posted by leggomysakyo' post='869865' date='May 6 2009, 09:51 AM
Sorry for the confusion, I'm talking about the little silver plastic piece on the shifter. It just pops right off??
It might easier to remove the shift knob first and than the leather boot. To remove the shift knob, just pull hard... and be careful not to hit yourself in the face... (like I did lol)
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Originally Posted by leggomysakyo' post='869865' date='May 6 2009, 12:51 PM
Sorry for the confusion, I'm talking about the little silver plastic piece on the shifter. It just pops right off??
05-06-2009, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by MikeBuzzsaw' post='869869' date='May 6 2009, 09:52 AM
Yea the plastic silver thing with the leather boot for the shifter? That entire piece will pop right out. You can use a flat head screw driver with a towel (to prevent scratching) if you are having trouble.
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Originally Posted by leggomysakyo' post='869871' date='May 6 2009, 12:53 PM
thanks Mike! I love this forum!!
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