hello ive got an 04 mini anyone know how to remove the gearknob and refit a new one thanks anyone

 

To remove the stock gearknob, just pull up. HARD! Don't hit yourself in the face.

If you want to put on an aftermarket ****, you'll have to get some sort of adapter for the OEM shifter. Aftermarket shifters come threaded, with adapters for OEM *****.

 

thanks ill have a try

 

I would suggest, wrapping the gear in a towel/cloth and then pull. Make sure your chin/face is not on top of the gear when you pull. And if you have a sun roof, you might want to open that too since it's your first time. You might come out swinging!

 

Yup...it would suck to hit it with a ring on, shatter it, and get stuck replacing the entire thing!! I bet somebody has done it....or just broke a few fingers!!

 

Best method I have had described was to face the rear of the car straddling the shift **** and putting your shoulders against the seat backs.

 

Put it in 2nd gear, grab the **** with both hands and pull up. It lets go all at once. And, yes you might want to open the sunroof if so equipped. Once it comes off you will realize how simple it is. And I replaced it with a Whalen Shift ****. That makes life a whole lot easier.