BMW Repair: 2000 BMW 328i Shifter Knob Removal, 2000 bmw 328i, bmw 328i

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Mr. Istudor,

I am inquiring about the removal of a shifter knob on a 2000 BMW 328i (e46 I believe).  The shifter lights on the PRDN321 panel are misaligned and I have the knowledge of how to fix that problem.  I just can't seem to remove the shifter knob.  Can you please give me advice on removal?  I tried simply pulling up on the knob, but that ins't working.  Any advice is most appreciated.

Thank you very much.

Patrick Brown
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Yes your car is E46...is it a 5speed or automatic shifter... if it is five speed you need to locate the screw which is underneath the R12345 sticker. If its automatic its a bit different.

Hope this helps
Manu

Yes sir, it is an automatic.  I was told to just pull up as hard as I can, but it doesn't feel like the right thing to do.  Do you have recommendations for removing the knob from an automatic?

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hmm ive never had to remove an automatic shifter before... if u are replacing it with another one look at the new one (currently not installed) and see if u can figure out how it might fasten to the shifter... then use that knowledge to remove the old one... if you are not replacing it with a new one I would inspect it very carefully for any sort of screw or clip holding it in place. Worse case, call bmw, they might tell u for free...

Manu