[neuro]

I recently had Safelite replace the windshield (another story) on my 3 month old 2011 E90 and noticed the puncture below after I got the car back. I am reluctant to 'deal w/ it' since at night, light beams through it.

How much effort would be involved in replacing this piece of plastic? I would likely have someone else do the work but I'm worried about something else being screwed up.

Thx!!

[Chriztofor]

If you are worried about that, then you should be be even more worried that your shift boot and the surrounding area is dirty. Don't sweat the small stuff, even though, as a BMW owner, you are probably one anal son of a B&^%.

[neuro]

Originally Posted by Chriztofor

Don't sweat the small stuff, even though, as a BMW owner, you are probably one anal son of a B&^%.

^^

The tech created the problem so its not something I'll have to pay for or fix myself. If the entire housing needs to be removed along w/ the center console, then I'll likely just deal with it. I don't know what's involved w/ taking this piece out.

[FVM3]

thats will cause your 6 speed becomes 5 speed.LOL

that should be fine, just leave it like that

[StatenEye]

Remove the shift knob by recessing the trigger button and pulling straight up, it takes a fair amt of strength. Then just tuck your fingers under the plastic an pull up it will pop off.

or vehicles with
Automatic transmission
S205A=Yes
03 Cover, gear selecting lever SCHWARZ 1 51167155643 $112.16

[neuro]

This is the first car I've owned w/ an AT. I knew it was only a matter of time until I was busted on.

The light shining through is pretty annoying at night..

[neuro]

Originally Posted by medeiro

Remove the shift knob by recessing the trigger button and pulling straight up, it takes a fair amt of strength. Then just tuck your fingers under the plastic an pull up it will pop off.

Awesome. Easy enough. Thanks!

[StatenEye]

Originally Posted by neuro

Awesome. Easy enough. Thanks!

It is very easy, here is the part.

or vehicles with
Automatic transmission
S205A=Yes
03 Cover, gear selecting lever SCHWARZ 1 51167155643 $112.16

[Chriztofor]

Originally Posted by neuro

^^

The tech created the problem so its not something I'll have to pay for or fix myself. If the entire housing needs to be removed along w/ the center console, then I'll likely just deal with it. I don't know what's involved w/ taking this piece out.

Don't feel bad, I was just bustin your chops. Did the tech fess up to that? Do you think they will pay for it or did they tell you that they will pay for it? Did you get quotes? I hope that whoever repairs it doesn't break something else!

[neuro]

Originally Posted by Chriztofor

Don't feel bad, I was just bustin your chops. Did the tech fess up to that? Do you think they will pay for it or did they tell you that they will pay for it? Did you get quotes? I hope that whoever repairs it doesn't break something else!

No worries! We'll see. Safelite did the original work and their warranty dept. already scheduled a tech to check it out this afternoon. The rep told me they'll likely send a PO to my dealership and have them fix it. So far so good.