Gear Selector Lever Knob, Replacing

Gear selector lever knob, replacing

Remove the gear selector lever boot panel with the boot from the center console




Hold the boot and lift it straight up out of the bracket.
Bend panel up and pull backward.

Lift up the boot over the gear selector lever to access the locking sleeve





Remove the locking sleeve
Press in the two catches under the boot. Pull the sleeve downwards.

Remove the gear selector lever knob





Note! Considerable force is required to remove it.

Pull the boot down.
Hold the gear selector lever knob with both hands. Pull the knob straight up.
Lift the boot and the panel out of the way.

Replace the gear selector lever boot




Remove the old boot from the panel.
Install the new boot in the panel. Press it into place properly.

Install the boot on the gear selector lever

Note! The gear selector knob may be reused a maximum of four times





Note! Use a new locking sleeve (so that the fasteners engage correctly).

Install the boot with the panel over the gear selector lever.
Press the gear selector lever knob down until it locks.
Grasp the boot and the locking sleeve (positioned under the boot). Pull it straight up on the gear selector lever knob so that it locks.

Reinstall the center console panel




Fold up the panel. Slide it forwards so it locks. Press down the panel in the center console.