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I've had my '01 TDI for a week now and I can't wait to make some comsetic mods. I'm in the garage right now and I can't figure out how to get the gear shift knob off - any suggestions?
manoverboard987 said:i'll just post the auto howto just in case (and in case they wanna make this a sticky):
1. put your E-brake on (in case it slips into gear).
2. pull straight down on the collar attached to the bottom of the knob to detach it (see picture for clarification).
2. squeeze in on the button on the side.
4. pull straight up on knob with force (lots the first time). (watch out for your hand hitting the center console, too.)
re-install is exact reverse.
I'm trying to take out and paint my whole center console.When I follow your steps all I get to is the bottom part pulled down and some springs exposed on the shaft.The knobs and side button are still connected.(Automatic)How do I take it COMPLETLY off? any tips?i'll just post the auto howto just in case (and in case they wanna make this a sticky):
1. put your E-brake on (in case it slips into gear).
2. pull straight down on the collar attached to the bottom of the knob to detach it (see picture for clarification).
2. squeeze in on the button on the side.
4. pull straight up on knob with force (lots the first time). (watch out for your hand hitting the center console, too.)
re-install is exact reverse.
If you have the manual transmission .. here is a how to.
1) Full the boot over the shift knob.. the base will remain attatched.
2) You will see a brass collar around the base of the shift knob.
3) Either pry off the collar with a screwdriver or cut it off with a dremel. I just pried mine off.
4) pull the knob and boot straight off.
Easy as 1-2-3... err 1-2-3-4 :lol: