How to install gear selector

drummer12 · 01-28-2011, 02:04 PM

Okay, dumb question: how to you install a replacement gear selector lever?

matrix76 · 01-28-2011, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by drummer12

Okay, dumb question: how to you install a replacement gear selector lever?

If it's an auto, unboot it, which only takes 5 secs, and PULL straight up, HARD.

DIY, http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...light=selector

drummer12 · 01-28-2011, 02:54 PM

Thanks!

just4kickz · 01-28-2011, 03:30 PM

dont hit yourself in the face

ChasVS · 01-28-2011, 03:38 PM

Yeah, Pulling the selector off an automatic seems to be rather difficult for a lot of people. They want to pull gently on it being careful not to break anything. What it really takes is a strong yank on it since it's a friction fitting. Once you get the feel for it and aren't afraid you'll break it, ( which you won't) it's pretty easy to do.

drummer12 · 01-28-2011, 03:46 PM

Just tried to no avail. Maybe I'll have to be less afraid of breaking something (myself or otherwise)

sk8board511 · 01-28-2011, 07:40 PM

it has to be in neutral if im not mistaken

tofu- · 01-28-2011, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by sk8board511

it has to be in neutral if im not mistaken

don't think it matters what gear. i did it in park

sk8board511 · 01-28-2011, 07:51 PM

Mine only came out in neutral I tried park is it possible it's different for different models

just4kickz · 01-28-2011, 07:51 PM

have you've tried rocking it side to side up/down and then pulling straight up?

arctic330i · 01-28-2011, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by sk8board511

Mine only came out in neutral I tried park is it possible it's different for different models

I read it must be in neutral as well, it worked for me.

drummer12 · 01-28-2011, 11:56 PM

Okay, I did it! Turns out the best way is to yank it up with BOTH HANDS. That way you can exert a lot of force and still control it, and hopefully not knock yourself out

I think the neutral thing is just so that you can get a good angle on it.

lpphreakx06 · 01-29-2011, 01:55 AM

1st time is always the hardest

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