51 16 210 Removing and installing/replacing trim for preselector lever (up to 03/2007)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 BMW 535xi. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special tools required:

00 9 341

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Apply parking brake
Move selector lever to N position or engage neutral

NOTE: Removing the trim for the preselector lever or the SMG gearshift lever is virtually identical. The illustrations show the removal of the trim for the preselector lever in versions with automatic transmissions.

NOTE: To be able to remove the preselector lever trim, it is not absolutely necessary to remove the selector lever grip (1). However, removing it does make it easier to remove the preselector lever trim.

If necessary, remove preselector lever grip (1).

Press sides of selector lever cover (2) together and feed out towards top.

Unclip trim (4) with special tool 00 9 341 at retaining points (3).

Disconnect associated plug connections and remove trim (4) towards top.

Fig 1: Unclipping Trim With Special Tool (00 9 341)

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Installation:

Make sure retainers (1) are correctly seated in associated mountings of trim (2).

Replacement:

If necessary, remove DRIVING DYNAMICS SWITCH .

Fig 2: Identifying Retainers And Trim

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