Author Topic: how do you change a gearknob on a mk4??  (Read 1985 times)

Offline bofster

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how do you change a gearknob on a mk4??
« on: 13 September 2006, 13:07 »
as above plse help tryin to get an alloy knob on but the VW one is solid.

Judderi

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Re: how do you change a gearknob on a mk4??
« Reply #1 on: 13 September 2006, 13:08 »
Use a small child.

Only joking mate. couldent resist!

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Re: how do you change a gearknob on a mk4??
« Reply #2 on: 13 September 2006, 13:16 »
your wasted on here!!

Judderi

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Re: how do you change a gearknob on a mk4??
« Reply #3 on: 13 September 2006, 13:18 »
I know. I crack myself up!  :grin:

Is there a small allen key grub screw anywhere on it? Or do you have to pop the centre badge out to find a nut or anything?

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Re: how do you change a gearknob on a mk4??
« Reply #4 on: 13 September 2006, 14:56 »
i think you need to unclip the gear gaitor and go from there.  think it unscrews from there  :undecided:

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Re: how do you change a gearknob on a mk4??
« Reply #5 on: 13 September 2006, 16:24 »
I'll have a do tonite!

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Re: how do you change a gearknob on a mk4??
« Reply #6 on: 13 September 2006, 16:35 »
try this mate:

http://bolsen.homeip.net/knobinstall.html

details how to remove it. hope that helps  :smiley:

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Re: how do you change a gearknob on a mk4??
« Reply #7 on: 14 September 2006, 12:36 »
cheers Ryhso I 'll have a try at that mate!