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Removing manual gear knob by Pedro

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Pedro
Evening all
I'm trying to remove the gear knob to fit a new gaitor, but it seems to be welded on! Mr Haynes suggests a sharp tug, but it doesn't want to budge. Twisting it doesn't work either. I don't mind applying a bit of brute force but only if I know that the outcome is going to be successful rather than causing extra damage!! So, I give up, what is the correct technique please? :confused:
Peter

If all else fails......read the instructions.

Posted 15 Jun 2010, 19:12 #1 

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Duncan
For the earlier ones, it's just pull. Well I say just, you can lift the car up with it, then it will come of and you will have a broken nose.

I usually give it a bit of a lever as well, but take car not to damage the hide or chrome ring or amything.

I think the later ones are the same, but never done one.
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Posted 15 Jun 2010, 20:11 #2 

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Pedro
Thanks Duncan.
Peter

If all else fails......read the instructions.

Posted 15 Jun 2010, 22:45 #3 


Mad-Monkey
Later ones are simply pull off. Use both hands and lift upwards hard. Just be careful not to launch it through the windscreen when it comes off. :o :shock:

Posted 16 Jun 2010, 07:25 #4 

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