25 11 ... Replacing U-gaiter

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove shift lever
Remove vibration damper (if fitted).

Detach U-gaiter from shift lever.

If necessary, rub inside of molded section (1) beforehand with Circolight (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service).

Fig 1: Detaching U-Gaiter From Shift Lever

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Installation:

Degrease shift lever (1)
Coat inside of molded section (2) with Circolight (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service)
Pull U-gaiter from above over shift lever and align
Arrow on upper lip (3) must point crossways to mount eye (5) in direction of travel

Fig 2: Identifying Shift Lever, U-Gaiter Molded Section And U-Gaiter Lip

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Key:

Shift lever
U-gaiter molded section
U-gaiter lip
U-gaiter bead
Mount eye