Change Auto transmission gear knob?

andyffer · 07-26-2007, 08:15 PM

I was wondering if anyone knew how to change the gear knob on an automatic?
And if you do, do you know a place where i could buy a replacement?

KL2DC · 07-26-2007, 08:59 PM

Replace? Grab with 2 hands and pull up firmly, make sure you pull it straight and don't punch you in the face

It might help if the car is in D.

Look up the part number you're looking for and shop the parts.

andyffer · 07-26-2007, 09:56 PM

Yeah replace. Sorry!

Azrielsc · 07-26-2007, 10:46 PM

I'm getting my gearknob replaced soon. And the mechanic told me the easiest is to put it to N and then depress the button and pull up hard. U might want to open ur sunroof too!

KL2DC · 07-26-2007, 10:48 PM

no don't press the button...it might interfere, break the mechanism, just pull straight up, it goes off easy, believe me.

andyffer · 07-27-2007, 09:56 AM

And then how would I put a new one on?
Just pop it in the same way?

I have the brushed aluminum gear knob and I wanted the Walnut one

fizzle · 07-27-2007, 10:36 AM

price is about $155. i do not know the part number off hand but pretty much every dealer has it online. check with www.mileoneparts.com

KL2DC · 07-27-2007, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andyffer

And then how would I put a new one on?
Just pop it in the same way?

I have the brushed aluminum gear knob and I wanted the Walnut one

slam it in the same way.

If you have the car on when you pop the knob, you get a funky warning symbol

E90Fleet · 07-27-2007, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

, make sure you pull it straight and don't punch you in the face

.

People think you are joking when they hear this the first time

Have even seen a guy give himself a blood nose doing it wrong

Alpine · 07-29-2007, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by E90Fleet

People think you are joking when they hear this the first time

Have even seen a guy give himself a blood nose doing it wrong

How true. First time I did this, I almost rearranged my face. Definitely be careful, but the advice is good. I left my car in park, opened the sunroof, sat on the center console, and pulled up. Putting it back is simple, just shove it back down.

OC Guy · 07-29-2007, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Alpine

How true. First time I did this, I almost rearranged my face. Definitely be careful, but the advice is good. I left my car in park, opened the sunroof, sat on the center console, and pulled up. Putting it back is simple, just shove it back down.

fizzle · 07-31-2007, 04:45 PM

so anyone have the p/n for the e92 auto shift knob? i went on realoem to no avail...

hkj · 12-21-2007, 08:57 PM

Just replaced mine (2006 330i) with the OEM E92 auto shifter today. Like others said just pull hard. I don't know if it's my car only but the auto shifter is very easy to remove. I just sat in the driver seat and pulled with my right hand only and it came off with ease.. no bloody nose or black eyes or anything like that.

I liked it much better than the old styled shifter. It's bigger, more sturdier, and just feels more solid, and gives you better grip over the shifter.

BTW part number is 25 16 7 570 652 (for the black/aluminum one).

-hkj

fizzle · 12-26-2007, 11:42 AM

you sure that part number is right? can't find it anywhere...

MB330 · 12-26-2007, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hkj

Just replaced mine (2006 330i) with the OEM E92 auto shifter today. Like others said just pull hard. I don't know if it's my car only but the auto shifter is very easy to remove. I just sat in the driver seat and pulled with my right hand only and it came off with ease.. no bloody nose or black eyes or anything like that.

I liked it much better than the old styled shifter. It's bigger, more sturdier, and just feels more solid, and gives you better grip over the shifter.

BTW part number is 25 16 7 570 652 (for the black/aluminum one).

-hkj

hkj · 12-26-2007, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fizzle

you sure that part number is right? can't find it anywhere...

Yes that's the right part number. You can order it from Tischer BMW.

-hkj

hkj · 12-26-2007, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MB330

lol... it's the E92 shifter.. ok I'll take pics of my interior when I get home tonight.

-hkj

fizzle · 12-27-2007, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hkj

Yes that's the right part number. You can order it from Tischer BMW.

-hkj

yea you must've typed the wrong number because its not coming up. try yourself.

!Xoible · 12-27-2007, 11:51 AM

i have a related question... but not quite....

is there any DIY for changing steptronic tranny to 6MT?

the funny thing about my question... is im not even joking

fizzle · 12-27-2007, 12:08 PM

i would love to but thats probably even more complicated than putting in a 3.0 twin turbo from the 335 into a 328/330.

satinghostrider · 12-27-2007, 12:33 PM

A fellow friend of mine did it. i did the mod too. Steam! The gearknob actually lights up as you move through the gears. When you go to sports mode, it becomes even brighter!!!

fizzle · 12-28-2007, 11:11 AM

very nice but i think he means changing the whole tranny not just putting a 6SPD knob on. that looks like the SMG knob. also where is the pic of the clutch?

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fizzle is it the 5oclock free crack giveaway? 240 Rep 17,453 Posts Drives: a motorized vee-hickle Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (14)	so anyone have the p/n for the e92 auto shift knob? i went on realoem to no avail...
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hkj Major 64 Rep 1,205 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Just replaced mine (2006 330i) with the OEM E92 auto shifter today. Like others said just pull hard. I don't know if it's my car only but the auto shifter is very easy to remove. I just sat in the driver seat and pulled with my right hand only and it came off with ease.. no bloody nose or black eyes or anything like that. I liked it much better than the old styled shifter. It's bigger, more sturdier, and just feels more solid, and gives you better grip over the shifter. BTW part number is 25 16 7 570 652 (for the black/aluminum one). -hkj
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fizzle is it the 5oclock free crack giveaway? 240 Rep 17,453 Posts Drives: a motorized vee-hickle Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (14)	very nice but i think he means changing the whole tranny not just putting a 6SPD knob on. that looks like the SMG knob. also where is the pic of the clutch?
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