Removing the gear knob

ChillZ4 · Post by **ChillZ4** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 3:23 pm

Just got the m sport knob from leatherz. Quick question....how do I remove the original!

I have searched for the record.

mmm-five · Post by **mmm-five** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 3:33 pm

Pull up hard and mind your head when you do

cj10jeeper · Post by **cj10jeeper** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 3:39 pm

searched? Odd nothing came back as it's been covered and the various injuries people have sustained several times.

Best lower the softtop, sit in the middle and pull vertically. Remeber - it will hit you in the face!!!

sixspeed · Post by **sixspeed** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 3:55 pm

Pull, pull more, pull lots, smack face, curse, bleed, wipe up excess blood, apply new gear knob.

rob davey · Post by **rob davey** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 3:58 pm

Face or balls. Aim wisely.

rabman5 · Post by **rabman5** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 4:18 pm

I expected the worst when i cahanged mine this week but it really wasn't too bad. I sat in the drivers seat (LHD) and put it into second gear and slowly pulled while twisting slightly. I'm happy to say my face & lips are still unflawed as usual.

I did have to pull hard, but it was a controlled effort.

cj10jeeper · Post by **cj10jeeper** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 4:27 pm

rabman5 wrote:I expected the worst when i cahanged mine this week but it really wasn't too bad. I sat in the drivers seat (LHD) and put it into second gear and slowly pulled while twisting slightly. I'm happy to say my face & lips are still unflawed as usual. I did have to pull hard, but it was a controlled effort.

I think knowing the worse prepares you to do the job properly and then rarely seems as hard as expected.

Incedentally if you twist an auto shift while removing it you break 2 small plines inside and once refitted it can then rotate. Guess how I found that out

E85 · Post by **E85** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 4:36 pm

rob davey wrote:Face or balls. Aim wisely.

HAHAHA ....

paddy wright · Post by **paddy wright** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 4:37 pm

Go steady and its an easy enough job!

E85 · Post by **E85** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 4:38 pm

wear a baseball catcher's outfit ... and then pull ... yes, top down would be better ... don't want to do a good job at missing your head, lips, jewels and then put a hole in the soft top ...

Ed Winchester · Post by **Ed Winchester** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 4:54 pm

Sit in the seat with your strongest arm over the gear knob, grip with both hands, and look out of the closest side window.. As mentioned above, anything else leaves you with a story no-one will believe!

Rick Hunter · Post by **Rick Hunter** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 5:47 pm

cj10jeeper wrote:searched? Odd nothing came back as it's been covered and the various injuries people have sustained several times.

Best lower the softtop, sit in the middle and pull vertically. Remeber - it will hit you in the face!!!

X2.

"knob" came back with this original thread: http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=457

It actually has a picture of sixspeed's description

Ian_Mac · Post by **Ian_Mac** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 5:58 pm

I'll have the pleasure of this in a few weeks time all being well. I'll make sure to take the advice on board, then send the Mrs out to have a go first!

ChillZ4 · Post by **ChillZ4** » Fri Apr 17, 2009 8:07 am

I have pulled loads loads but it wont budge. I am worried about braking the whole thing!

Rick Hunter · Post by **Rick Hunter** » Fri Apr 17, 2009 9:09 am

You won't. Just make sure you DO NOT TWIST while pulling!

...and give a good yell like in the movie Braveheart.

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