Removing Shift Handle Knobs

Naich · 11-20-2003, 03:33 AM

Automatic Transmission: Look at the back of the shift knob. There is a little "staple-looking" clip that needs to be removed. Use a small screwdriver to pry it out. The knob then slides right off.

Manual Transmission: You have to cut it off.

Molson · 11-20-2003, 04:30 PM

I thought I had one of these already.. hmmm

b-spot · 11-20-2003, 05:56 PM

YOU DON'T HAVE TO CUT IT OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!

why will no one listen to me?? :unsure:

Naich · 11-20-2003, 06:17 PM

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Originally posted by b-spot@Nov 20 2003, 04:56 PM
YOU DON'T HAVE TO CUT IT OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!

why will no one listen to me?? :unsure:

ok, what do you have to do then? I'll edit the post....

12-14-2003, 01:59 AM

manual tranny, just twist and pull- ladies, you should have tha hang of this little technique by now...

b-spot · 01-06-2004, 02:08 PM

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YOU DON'T HAVE TO CUT IT OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!

why will no one listen to me?? :unsure:

ok, what do you have to do then? I'll edit the post.... [/b][/quote]
errrr.. sorry nick, i'm a couple months slow getting back to you on this, but what he said.

You pull straight up on the knob and twist it back and forth.

StackS 757 · 10-13-2005, 07:23 PM

are there replaceable automatic shift knobs??

Vtolds · 10-13-2005, 07:37 PM

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Um, yep.

DRA-GON · 10-13-2005, 08:29 PM

there are plenty of them

Fast Eddie · 10-14-2005, 11:14 AM

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Originally posted by b-spot@Nov 20 2003, 03:56 PM
YOU DON'T HAVE TO CUT IT OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!

why will no one listen to me?? :unsure:

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It depends on what year you have. In 2002, or there abouts, they went to a different setup so they could be pulled off. I know my 2001 could NOT be pulled off.

StackS 757 · 10-15-2005, 03:05 AM

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Originally posted by DRA-GON@Oct 13 2005, 07:29 PM
there are plenty of them

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what website can I get one from.. ??

pawzbear · 10-15-2005, 12:47 PM

JcWhitney?
its jcw.com

I am getting my top button silver one with black rubber grip on it there..

but you can get them anywhere =/

exnine@gmail.com · 01-11-2006, 02:14 PM

Hey, Im having some trouble with this here. I have a 99 olds alero 4 door and Im looking for that little staple thing, but im not seeing it =/ I found a pic of one that looks just like myne if this helps at all.

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_image...259_11_full.jpg

cherrington17 · 01-11-2006, 02:19 PM

on the side that faces in toward the cubby hole. (turn key to "on" and pull shifter back to drive 1 it'll be easier to see)

there should be a little gap about 3/4 of the way down from the top of the shifter. about 1/8" of an inch rectangle in the leather.... the staple is in there.

the bigger pain is getting back in the right spot.... its a female dog the first few times... but after you do i 100x or so.. its second nature.

good luck.

exnine@gmail.com · 01-11-2006, 11:23 PM

ohhhh gotcha. and I can just get that sucker out with a flat head screw driver?

I wont be planning on putting it back on. muahahha.

>=}

cherrington17 · 01-12-2006, 12:02 AM

yeah a small screwdriver is fine. i actually keep one in my car incase i need to do some center console rewiring on the fly... lol
(not while driving... while not at home.... )

exnine@gmail.com · 01-12-2006, 08:56 PM

Hey thank's for the help got the new one in very easily. I really appreciate the help. Im sure you guys will be hearing more from me.

cherrington17 · 01-12-2006, 09:02 PM

no problem. and we don't mind hearing from you.... as long as its good...

eag182 · 01-13-2006, 02:09 AM

Anyone have any ideas for making a new staple out of some metal...using something I can find in an average toolshed. I took my staple out a while ago and it fell...somewhere...between the seats and the arm rest. This is like something falling under a couch you can't reach under nor pick up.