RE: Removal of shifter knob a pain.. Help

["Bob Sutterfield" <Bob@xxxxxx>]

Ron Jordan wrote:
> I am trying to remove my shifter knob on my 85 535i
> and replace it, since it is worn out and the leather
> is starting to decay.  I removed the top disk that
> was affixed using some sort of sticky material, and
> found the philips screw,  Removed the screw, and
> tried to pull up on the knob to remove it from the
> lever, and it moved about 1/8th of an inch, and then
> wouldnt move at all.  Is there anything that I am missing?  

Walt Suman wrote:
> disk and screw are decoys.
> pull harder

Put on your helmet first (SA recommended :-).  
When the knob finally comes off, you'll whack 
yourself in the forehead.  Hard.
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Bob Sutterfield
'87 E30 325iS http://bmwe30.net #1129 DAS KAR
'88 E28 535iS http://m535i.org   #154 IHR FUNF
BMWCCA #169277 Rocky Mountain Chapter

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