B&M 45126 PRECISION SPORT SHIFTER - BMW E36 & E46 - Manual

Shifter there are several other B&M
products you may wish to consider:
B&M Manual Shifter Knobs: #80537
(Round Billet - Polished), #80538
(Round Billet - Blue) and #80539 (Round
Billet - Black). These sturdy knobs are
ergonomically designed to better fit
your hand during hard-core performance
driving. These knobs incorporate an
innovative stick locating/locking method
that allows the knob to fit on virtually
any manual transmission stick.
DISASSEMBLY
We suggest the vehicle be allowed to
cool for an hour or two before you be-
gin since you will be working around
the exhaust system.
STEP 1. Remove the knob from the
shift lever by pulling it sharply upwards.
STEP 2. Unclip the shift lever boot
from the center console and remove
the boot over the shift lever. Where
applicable, remove the foam insula-
tion. Remove the rubber boot holding
the shifter.
STEP 3. Raise and support the ve-
hicle. The vehicle should be raised so
there is at least 2 feet of ground clear-
ance for ease of installation and safety.
CAUTION: MAKE SURE THE VE-
HICLE IS RIGIDLY AND SECURELY
SUPPORTED, JACK STANDS,
9500703-05 Printed in the U.S.A.
This B&M Short Throw Shifter has
been designed to work on most BMW
E30, E36, E46, and E39 including M3
models equipped with a manual
transmission. It has been engineered
to greatly reduce shift throw and improve
shifter feel. Part Number 45125 is a full
race version shifter that directly links
the driver to the transmission without
compromise. Part Number 45126 is an
isolated version of the race shifter,
damping some of the vibration and
noise associated with race vehicles.
A complete description high-lighting
the benefits and construction of each
shifter is provided at the end of these
instructions. Check the tool list on
page 2 of these instructions for the
tools required to install your B&M Short
Throw Shifter. Installation of the
B&M Short Throw Shifter can be
accomplished by anyone with minimal
mechanical experience.
INTRODUCTION
The B&M Short Throw Shifter can
be installed in less than an hour by
carefully following the instructions.
Read all instructions first to familiar-
ize yourself with the parts and proce-
dures. This kit contains all the parts
necessary to install the shifter. When
installing your B&M Short Throw
WHEEL RAMPS OR A HOIST WORK
BEST, DO NOT USE JACKS ALONE.
STEP 4. Working under the vehicle,
pry the securing clip from the end of the
gear selector rod pin. Remove the se-
lector rod pin from the eye on the end
of the shift lever, and set aside the
washers and the securing clip as they
will be reused (See Figure #1).
STEP 5. It is now necessary to release
the shift lever lower bearing retaining
ring from the selector arm (See Figure
#1). A special BMW tool is available for
this purpose, but two screwdrivers,
with the tips engaged in opposite slots
in the bearing ring can be used instead.
To unlock the bearing ring, turn it a
quarter-turn counterclockwise.
STEP 6. The bearing can now be
pushed up through the housing, and
the shift lever can be withdrawn from
inside the vehicle.
ASSEMBLY
STEP 7. The B&M Short Throw
Shifter comes ready to be install in
most E30, E36, E46, and E39 except
M3 models. For the M3 application,
there are two adjustments that must be
completed prior to installation. First,
use two small flat head screw drivers to
adjust (much like a key ring) the spiral
retaining rings to the upper groove po-
I
nstallation Instructions
Short Throw Shifter
BMW E30, E36, E46 and E39 including M3
Part Number 45125 & 45126
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