Gear Selector Lever Knob

Gear selector lever knob















Gear selector lever knob

- Apply the parking brake
- Shift the gear selector lever to position N / D (automatic gearboxes) or neutral (manual gearboxes).

Removal

Applies to cars with manual gearboxes




- Remove the panel for the gear selector lever boot from the centre console. First grasp the rear edge of the boot. Then lift the boot straight upwards from the centre console
- Bend the panel up. Pull the panel backwards.

Illustration A applies to cars equipped with manual gearboxes




- Press in the two catches on the holder. Use a pipe wrench. Pull the holder and the boot downwards.

Illustration B applies to cars with automatic gearboxes




- Twist the circlip 1/4 turn. Pull the boot downwards. Remove the boot.

Illustration A applies to cars equipped with manual gearboxes




- Insert the boot
- Pull off the gear selector lever knob by forcing the knob upwards.

Note! Some force is required to remove the gear selector lever knob.

Illustration B applies to cars with automatic gearboxes




- Pull off the gear selector lever knob by forcing the knob upwards.

Note! Some force is required to remove the gear selector lever knob.

Installation

Applies to all cars
- Position the new knob in the correct position on the gear selector lever
- Hit the gear selector lever knob into position.

Hint: Use a plastic mallet or similar. Position a shim between the knob and mallet to prevent damaging the knob.

Illustration A applies to cars equipped with manual gearboxes




- Pull up the panel with the boot slightly towards the gear selector lever knob
- Pull the holder up towards the gear selector lever knob. Turn the holder slightly so that the guide (1) inside the holder is correctly positioned on the gear selector lever knob notch (1)
- Pull the holder up until it locks. Check that the holder is secured on the gear selector lever knob.

Illustration B applies to cars with automatic gearboxes




- Check that the seams for the boot are straight
- Then secure the circlip. Pull the circlip and boot straight upwards towards the knob. Press into position
- Pull to check that the gear selector lever knob is securely positioned. Also check that the function of the catch operates in all positions.

Applies to cars with manual gearboxes




- Reinstall the panel and boot in the centre console. First push down the front edge in the centre console. Press forwards as far as possible, then press the rear edge down so that the catches engage.