BMW 1999-2005 M3 Service Manual page 849

Interior Trim
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Remove shifter knob by pulling straight
up.
Note:
Apply approx. 90 lb. of force to pull off
knob from shift rod.
Lift up and remove shifter bezel by
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prying gently.
Unclip bottom of shifter boot from
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center console trim by pushing
forward. Pull boot up around shifter.
Remove center console as
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described earlier.
Lift off switch carrier and detach
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electrical harness connectors to
window switches.
- Remove glove compartment as
described earlier.
To remove storage compartment below
IHKA control panel:
Open compartment door.
Push upward on tabs (arrows),
then pull out.
Remove A-pillar (windshield pillar) trim
on left and right sides by prying out
finishing strip.
CAUTION!
The Head Protection Airbag is behind
the A-pillar. Do not use sharp
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