I'm replacing the shifter (or trying as the case may be) in my 91 318 IS I need to know if there is a trick to getting the shifter out. i've been trying to figure it out and either i'm just blind or there is somthing i can't see stopping me. i have pulled the linkage off the bottom of the shifter, and judging from the new assembly there are no other retaining devices or anything that would restrict removal. I'm at a loss i have no manual and am relying on logic here so any help would be greatly greatly appreciated. And teh reason it's so Urgent is because this is the car i have to drive to work in the morning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!