Anyone Install Shift Knob On E70 Before?
 

Just received my bamboo shift knob. Had to order from Germany.
Anyone install one of these before?

If it's like other BMW shift "knobs", the old one will pull straight out and the new one will snap onto the lever, but if you post a picture maybe that would help.

Its actually just the front trim piece that gets replaced, but this is what it looks like.

I meant a picture of the part you received, but I imagine that trim snaps off somehow. Just use a credit card or plastic trim tool to pry off one of the edges.

Call the sales gtans no sold you the car and see if he can ask a tech how to do it. You did help put food on his/her table. I know my sales guy would do it in a heart beatw

Just pop the front off with a small screwdriver, carefully.
The new part snaps on it it's place... Piece of cake.

I got my service advisor to have it installed free of charge, when I took the X5 in for service. It only takes 5 minutes if that.

I have bamboo trim as well... Can you share info on ordering?

Thanks everyone for your help.

Part number is 61310444458
Dealer had to order directly from Germany as it wasnt availalbe in the US anywhere.

And the car is made in USA? :dunno:

Yuk. More wood. No thanks.

Message to BMW on the next gen x5. Please offer a selection of trims and materials. Don't subject us all to only wood trims ;-)

There is hope for you;). Facelift X6 has three non-wood trims out of five.
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CF Shift Knob?
 

:iagree:

I feel your pain, but I know everyone hates CF...

Let the slap downs and flames begin... :nanana: