easier to unbolt the plastic gear stick holder from underneath and then remove the circlip on the work bench and re-fit, i wouldn't want to try and do that underneath the car. but i didn't have a circlip tool, so might be ok, if you have the circlip tool
my bm has got to be removed due to going stiff when heating up,been on the car for about 3-4 years.strangely enough it has now been discontinued!!!!i know its the shifter because ive changed the clutch,the gearbox oil and greased everything in site,and when u disconnect the lincage bar when hot the gearbox is loose but lever is still stiff.oe lever is ordered,will have to work on hand co-ordination.![]()