Shift lever, aluminum platform, remove and install

# Shift lever, remove and install.

Squeeze edges of shift boot in and lift up. |
Pull boot up far enough to access wiring for lighted shift knob (if fitted) and unplug connector. |
Pull shift knob straight up to remove. A sharp tug is required. |
Remove foam insulation from inside center console. (if fitted) |
Disconnect reverse light wiring plug and pull rubber boot away from floor. Feed wiring through hole in rubber boot. |
From under the car, remove the circlip and washer from the bottom of the shift lever and remove the shift selector rod from the lever.
Rotate the plastic ball bushing in the aluminum platform 90° counter clockwise. BMW special tool 25 1 100, or a pair of flat screwdrivers can be used.
Push lever up and remove from above. |

### Disassembly:

As of 1988 model year, the shift lever is one piece and cannot be dismantled
Pull back rubber boot and remove circlip from inside upper section of shift lever
Pull the upper section of the lever off. |
Remove rubber cap, circlip, rubber ring, washer, snap ring and rubber boot from lower section of shift lever.
Remove plastic bushing by pushing down lower shift section.

### Installation:

Lubricate ball socket with grease. |
Install ball socket bushing so that tabs line up with holes in platform, press in until both tabs are heard to lock.
Ensure lower rubber boot is located under floor of car, sealing all round.
Performance tip: |
Koala Motorsport highly recommends installation of a UUC Motorwerks StreetEVO short shifter. www.uucmotorwerks.com has a range of shifters and accessories available for all BMW models.

E30 M3 Repair Manual V2.7. Copyright ©1999-2001 Koala Motorsport & Brett Anderson