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    4. : Gear knob disassembly instructions

BMW Serie 3 - Video tutorial

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years 1998-2006
Part: Gear Shift Knob
Operation: Gear knob disassembly instructions

The disassembly of the gear lever knob is absolutely simple to carry out since the knob (complete with control rod) is pressed into its seat, without any fastening stops; therefore move the lever to the central position, grasp the knob and pull upwards to be able to extract it complete with the control lever, avoiding jerking but trying to maintain a constant traction force; to be able to reassemble it, proceed in the reverse order, i.e. press the knob downwards with constant pressure until it locks into place, avoiding beating on it.


Posted on 5 September 2023 by ScegliAuto

Handbrake adjustment on Ford Ecosport

First remove the plastic profile at the base of the gear lever. To do this, slightly widen the side edges and carefully lift it to release it. There is no need to remove it completely, just move it forward to avoid bother. Now remove the plastic center console around the handbrake by first working from the rear to release it and lifting it until the brake lever passes. Also in this case it is not necessary to remove it completely but, paying attention to the connected cables, it can be stowed in front of the passenger seat. At this point we notice that at the base of the handbrake lever, on the front, we find a nut. By acting on it, with a 10 wrench, we can adjust the brake force, increasing it by turning the nut clockwise, or decreasing it by turning it counterclockwise. Once adjusted, the center console can be repositioned first, pressing lightly to engage it, and then the profile of the gearbox base.

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