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Removing the Shift Lever Frame

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Part: Transmission

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To remove the frame on the center console at the base of the shift lever, first remove the shift knob: grasp the knob while pressing the button on the automatic transmission selector and pull it upward firmly to detach it; now remove the boot around the shift lever to access the screws securing the frame and remove it as well; once the frame and its connectors are detached, you can also remove the window switch controls and fully free the frame.


Updated on 20 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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