How is the gearshift knob removed on BMW X5?

The shift knob removal is similar when done on both manual and automatic transmissions and need the engine to be turned off before having the knob removed. First, to release the shift knob you have to pull it upwards, in some applications that means you can exert up to 90 pounds of force. One should not turn the knob with an objective to tightening it because the locating tabs can be easily bent.

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BMW X5 Selector-Lever Grip, Leather
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- Other Name: Shift Knob
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- 2000-2006 BMW X5 | 3.0i(E53), 4.4i(E53)
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BMW X5 Leather Selector Lever
Part Number: 25161423537
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- Other Name: SELECTOR LEVER HANDLE,LEATH
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- 2000-2006 BMW X5 | 3.0i(E53), 4.4i(E53), 4.6is(E53)
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BMW X5 Gear Shift Knob/5 Speed
Part Number: 25117500299
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- Other Name: GEARSHIFT KNOB, LEATHER/5-SP; Shift Knob
- Replaces: 25-11-1-434-119, 25-11-1-434-003, 25-11-1-434-719, 25-11-1-222-898, 25-11-7-523-200, 25-11-7-526-991, 25-11-1-221-826, 25-11-1-434-717
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
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- 2001-2006 BMW X5 | 3.0i(E53)
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BMW X5 Selector Lever Handle, Leath, Plastic Ring
Part Number: 25167528405
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- Other Name: Selector lever handle,leath,plastic ring; Shift Knob
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2006 BMW X5 | 3.0i(E53), 4.4i(E53), 4.8is(E53)
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BMW X5 Selector Lever Handle, Leath., W/Wood Ring
Part Number: 25167919498
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- Other Name: Selector lever handle,leath.,w/wood ring
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- 2001-2006 BMW X5 | 3.0i(E53), 4.4i(E53), 4.8is(E53)
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BMW X5 Selector Lever Handle, Leath., W/Wood Ring
Part Number: 25161423539
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- Other Name: Selector lever handle,leath.,w/wood ring
- Replaced by: 25161423500
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2006 BMW X5 | 3.0i(E53), 4.4i(E53), 4.6is(E53), 4.8is(E53)
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BMW X5 Selector Lever Handle, Leath, Plastic Ring
Part Number: 25161423500
$219.07 MSRP: $273.49
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- Other Name: Selector lever handle,leath,plastic ring; Shift Knob
- Replaces: 25-16-7-536-977, 25-16-1-423-539, 25-16-1-422-380, 25-16-1-422-381, 25-16-1-422-590
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2006 BMW X5 | 3.0i(E53), 4.4i(E53), 4.6is(E53), 4.8is(E53)
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BMW X5 Gearshift Knob, Leather/5-Speed/Ring
Part Number: 25117503100
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- Replaced by: 25117536019
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- 2001-2006 BMW X5 | 3.0i(E53)
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BMW X5 Selector Lever Handle, Leath., W/Wood Ring
Part Number: 25161423538
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- Other Name: Selector lever handle,leath.,w/wood ring; Shift Knob
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2006 BMW X5 | 3.0i(E53), 4.4i(E53), 4.8is(E53)
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BMW X5 Dark Burl Walnut Gear Shift Knob/5 Speed
Part Number: 25111434721
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- Other Name: GEARSHIFT KNOB,LEATHER/WOOD
- Replaces: 25-11-7-502-727, 25-11-7-502-726
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2006 BMW X5 | 3.0i(E53)
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BMW X5 Selector Lever Handle, Leath, Plastic Ring
Part Number: 25167532534
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- Other Name: Selector lever handle,leath,plastic ring
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2006 BMW X5 | 4.8is(E53)

BMW X5 Shift Knob

The BMW X5 Shift Knob allows the driver to confidently reach out to grab the gear stick to choose the correct gear ratio to give smooth control of acceleration and speed. The recent X5 models combine the elegantly sculptured Shift Knob with automatic boxes, which conceal buttons for sport or manual modes within the handle, but earlier X5 versions equipped with manual transmissions feature a simpler Shift Knob that sometimes contained an overdrive switch and always displayed the gear pattern. Across the lineup, BMW uses durable plastics or metal accents to mold the part, and drivers love optional weighted designs, as the added mass makes each throw faster and more decisive. No matter the style, a worn Shift Knob can feel rough and look faded after years of contact, so the simple act of changing it out will bring back both comfort and cabin appeal. Although the mechanism is pretty simple, pushing down and sliding or twisting depending on generation, there are subtle tweaks that separate editions, such as illumination added on newer BMW consoles or the slightly taller profile found on performance-trimmed BMW SUVs. From simple stick handles to polished crystal-like toppers, every BMW X5 is enhanced by its Shift Knob remaining tight, clean, and responsive.

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BMW X5 Shift Knob Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Gear Shift Knob/5 Speed
25117500299
Q:
How is the gearshift knob removed on BMW X5?
Posted by Patrick O.
A:
The shift knob removal is similar when done on both manual and automatic transmissions and need the engine to be turned off before having the knob removed. First, to release the shift knob you have to pull it upwards, in some applications that means you can exert up to 90 pounds of force. One should not turn the knob with an objective to tightening it because the locating tabs can be easily bent.
Answered by BMW Parts Specialist Koleman / Jul 23, 2023

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