BMW E39 M5 Short Shift Gear Lever Shifter Quickshift Install DIY How To Guide

Welcome along to todays How To DIY guide video. In this video we will be looking at replacing the OEM gearknob for a brand new item and fitting a short shift kit. I'll also explain how to change the gearbox linkage knuckle if yours is defective too from wear and tear.
Parts required for the installation are as follows, and all are available direct from BMW.
25112282403 - E39 M5 6 Speed illuminated gear knob.
25117546373 - E60 "short" gear lever.
25111220600 - Gear lever guide collar.
25117580281 - Gearbox knuckle linkage joint.
25111220439 - Nylon spacer ring. (You may not need these)
Fitment is very straight forward, but please take your time and ensure that everything is correctly installed and checked.
When working under the car, ensure it is safely supported at all times.
If you found this video helpful then please give it a "like" and also subscribe to my other videos for more guides on how to do things on your E39 M5.

[@TB7530]

A Bimmer tuner lied to me. I was informed that it would take 4 hours to install the short shifter kit and they would have to drop the transmission. Thank you for your DIY video!

[@Stoney7091]

“This can be done with relative ease, without removing the exhaust” thats all i need to hear, gonna go buy one now 😂

[@bryangonzalvo]

I just installed the short shift lever on my e39 530i. Your video was very easy to follow and very complete. It made the job straight forward. Thank you very much!

[@WestinghouseProductions]

Hi Bryan - Thank you = It's great that I was able to help with the video.

[@bigern79]

Excellent DIY, thank you! This is my next job.

[@sydneyNemesis101]

Great video! Exactly what I was looking for

[@lancelau4326]

Great DIY! Thanks for the video

[@stevenphillips6849]

Great video...thanks for that last tip on the linkage joint

[@sumithran1]

Nice one Paul! Thanks alot mate

[@zebrozeck]

Awesome video doing this to my m5 to :)

[@mahdey]

I love your videos man.

[@WestinghouseProductions]

madman440 cheers - good to know folk enjoy them 👍👍

[@ianharrison9141]

Excellent video, very clear and informative. I've just used it to swap out a horrific short shifter, back to standard with all new linkages. Cheers!

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@Kason Hendrix Instablaster :)

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[@julianjackson456]

@Kason Hendrix glad I could help :)

[@beanmw96]

This also applies to any 5 speed E39. You can get a short shifter from eBay, the bottom hole will need drilling out a little bit. This is incase you wanted a threaded gear knob :)

[@thordurbogason]

Hi, did you build the stand under the front wheels or did you buy it, then where? Thanks Thordur

[@ScottSellsSoCal]

Love your videos, but they are sorta dark at times. Can you buy a magnetic led light? 🍻

[@clyd1dal990]

Gettin!

[@taddshaa209]

Hello, @Paul Simon, i have noticed your ramps/jacks under front wheels, did you buy it or its homemade? interested in making my own like yours ramps.

[@WestinghouseProductions]

Hi. I purchased the jacks a few years ago and had them custom made ("Off the shelf" ones were available) to take the extra weight of the E39 as opposed to the lighter weight of smaller cars they were originally designed for.

[@StrikerHS]

Some say that only 545i lever is short and some say that every e60 no matter what the engine is, has the same gear lever. How is it really? I've found a few of them for sale but all of them come from 2.0d or 2.0i.

[@Alex_Edits85]

Where did you purchase this

[@mariovip9971]

Is it supposed to make that noise when you change gears ?

[@WestinghouseProductions]

The sound like a rifle bolt? Yes.

[@therealcableguy]

Will this fit an 320 d estate

[@WestinghouseProductions]

Principle is the same, but you’ll have to do your own research as there are different length shift levers as standard on various chassis across the range.