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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: _Adam_ on 02 June 2011, 13:07

Title: gear knob removal?
Post by: _Adam_ on 02 June 2011, 13:07: havent tried this yet, but am looking to fit a new (free) one off a friend. how do i go about taking it off? brute force pulling or is there a certain motion needed? :undecided:
Title: Re: gear knob removal?
Post by: deano lfc on 03 June 2011, 06:54: Hi mate !not to sure , but usually you have a little screw located on the back of the gear knob,(facing your stereo , unscrew that , then twist around. That's how I think most are done, but I will have a look today for you, and give you an update ! Dean lfc
Title: Re: gear knob removal?
Post by: Gene Hunt. on 03 June 2011, 07:32: No screws. First grab around the lip of the trim & leather close to the ash tray & there are some clips.2.Gentley pull up holding the edge of the trim & the clips will release.3. When you have worked the clips/trim all the way around the consol pull the leather up over the gear stick so it looks inside out & there is a metal clip holing the leather on to the gear stick.4. You might need to remove this clip BUT FIRST try to pull the gear knob off the stick, i did & it came straight off others have had to remove the metal clip.
If you do a small cable tie will be fine when you re-fit. :smiley:
Title: Re: gear knob removal?
Post by: _Adam_ on 03 June 2011, 11:30: awesome cheers guys. will be swapping this weekend so will have a go!
Title: Re: gear knob removal?
Post by: bobotheclown on 03 June 2011, 12:02: google is your friend

http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94995
Title: Re: gear knob removal?
Post by: _Adam_ on 03 June 2011, 12:40: Quote from: bobotheclown on 03 June 2011, 12:02
google is your friend

http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94995

perfect :wink:

you should have www.lmgtfy.com 'd me lol :grin:
Title: Re: gear knob removal?
Post by: deano lfc on 03 June 2011, 16:44: lol even iv got somthing out of that !! now i defo know how to change one in the future !!! deano lfc :grin: