Replacing gearshift lever cover

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Remove GEARSHIFT LEVER .

Removal: 

Pull gearshift lever cover (2) off gearshift lever (1).

If necessary, first rub inside with Circolight (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Department).

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Installation: 

De-grease gearshift lever (1).

Coat gearshift lever cover on inner shaped element (2) with Circolight (sourcing reference BMW Parts Department).

Pull gearshift lever cover over gearshift lever from top and align.

Arrow (4) on upper lip (3) must point crossways to bearing eye in direction of travel.

Key: 

1. Gearshift lever
2. Gearshift lever cover shaped element
3. Gearshift lever cover lip
4. Direction arrow

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Required follow-up work: 

• Install GEARSHIFT LEVER .