BFI DCT Shift Knob and Shift Boot Installation Guide

: June 3, 2024
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Shift Knob and Shift Boot
Installation Guide

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PARTS LIST:

1 – Shift knob| 1 – Shift Boot| 2 – Cone Point Set Screws (short)| 1 – Low Proﬁle Zip Tie
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1 – DCT Shift Coin| 1 – 5/64 Long-arm Hex Key| 1 – Cup Point Set Screw (long)| 1 – Adhesive strip

TOOLS REQUIRED:

– Flathead screwdriver or Pick	– T25 Torx Driver	– v Torx Driver
– Trim tool (Part #5990)	– T15 Torx Driver	– 3mm Allen key (optional)

BFI DCT Shift Knob and Shift Boot- TOOLS

Start by removing the trim ring from the car. Using a trim removal tool pop the edges of the trim piece to loosen it and free it from the console.
Carefully lift and remove the trim ring. If your car was equipped with Drive Logic, make sure to disconnect the harness for the Drive Logic button under the trim piece as shown.
This step is optional to allow for greater access to the shifter assembly when installing. Remove the 4 T25 torx screws holding the shifter assembly in the console. Lift the assembly up as shown.
Using a small pick or small screwdriver, pry under the M logo shift pattern bezel. Not shown for clarity, but we recommend taping all silver-painted surfaces to make sure to void damage to the factory knob. Please take MAXIMUM care when removing this taped on the bezel as it is easy to damage the surrounding shifter. It is also possible to pry from the 12 o’clock position. Once the tape is released remove the bezel.
With the shift pattern bezel removed, use the T8 Torx to remove the light refractor and the front half of the shift lever as shown. This will expose the inner part of the knob and the LED PCB board.
Using a T15 Torx remove the securing bolt that holds the shift knob to the shift lever. Carefully remove the LED board and disconnect its wiring harness by pinching both ends and pulling the connector on. Save the LED board with all OE parts. It will not be used with the new knob. With the LED board removed, rotate the connector so it can slide through the shift knob and pull the shift knob on of the shift lever, it should slide easily. Once the knob is removed wrap the wiring harness around the base of the lever and secure it with a small zip tie, this harness stays with the car and will be covered by the shift boot.
Begin assembling the GS2 Shift Knob and boot. Using the included zip tie, secure the boot to the bottom of the knob as shown. Also, begin applying the adhesive to the bottom edge of the boot in sections as pictured. Once the adhesive strip sections are applied and the boot secured, ﬂip the boot around and slide the boot/knob on top of the shift lever. Using the supplied set screws attach the knob to the lever. The long cup-point set screw should be aligned so that it drops into the forward-facing slot of the shift lever (what was the channel for the wiring harness). The other two cone-point screws should face to the back. Tighten the screws and prepare the boot for installation.
Align the boot so it matches the shape of the shifter surround it is asymmetrical so there is a front and back. Remove the adhesive strips in sections and LIGHTLY attach each section to the shifter surround. Be mindful to not pull the boot far beyond the ﬁrst ledge on the shift surround. This is the best area for adhesion and pulling the boot further may cause ﬁtment issues with the bezel when re-installed. Firmly press the adhesive in place when the desired location is achieved. This is a “permanent” adhesive so sticking it lightly is advised as if it is pushed heavily it is difficult to reposition
Re-connect the Drive Logic harness and snap the shift bezel back in place as shown.
Screw your GS2 knob in place until tight. It is possible to “clock” the seam of the shift knob if it lands in an undesirable attitude when theknob is screwed in. Using a 3mm lens you can loosen the center screw holding the knob together and turn the seam to the desired location before re-tightening. Align and stick the shift coin as shown. Enjoy our new BFI GS2 DCT Knob and boot!