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General => Cosmetic and bodywork matters => Topic started by: strachan10 on 03 September 2007, 12:48

Title: How do I remove the mk4 gearknob?
Post by: strachan10 on 03 September 2007, 12:48

Just bought a new gaiter and dont have a clue how to get the gearknob off?? dont want to brake it because it will be going back on..

Thanks in advance

Title: Re: How do I remove the mk4 gearknob?
Post by: Rhyso on 03 September 2007, 13:17

the gaiter is just clipped on, a small flat head screwdriver underneath will lift it up; the gearknob itself is then held on by a plastic circlip i believe. release this and the gearknob should slide off.

not sure if the gaiter is attached to the gearknob itself

Title: Re: How do I remove the mk4 gearknob?
Post by: strachan10 on 03 September 2007, 13:20

cant get the clip off :(

Title: Re: How do I remove the mk4 gearknob?
Post by: Rhyso on 03 September 2007, 13:27

Quote from: strachan10 on 03 September 2007, 13:20

cant get the clip off :(

hmmm i know most people who have removed the gearstick have ended up breaking the clip  :undecided:

have a look here
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?&id=3165344&postid=37403080#37403080

Title: Re: How do I remove the mk4 gearknob?
Post by: strachan10 on 03 September 2007, 15:10

Thanks mate :)

Got it done :D