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May 24, 2004 | 01:37 PM

danboback

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Automatic shift ****

Once again I need some noob advice on the Vette, I am trying to get the center console plate off to fix the AC controls and I cant get the shift **** off! It unscrews until the handle is flush with the button then it wont go any further, how do I get it all the way off?
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Dan

May 24, 2004 | 01:50 PM

PatG

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Re: Automatic shift **** (danboback)

Unscrew the button first? That is how my '79 is.

May 24, 2004 | 01:52 PM

danboback

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Re: Automatic shift **** (PatG)

we tried that, if that is the way it works it must be on pretty tight! I'll see if I can give it another try when I go home
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Dan

May 24, 2004 | 02:03 PM

ugman

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Re: Automatic shift **** (danboback)

I'm having trouble with mine too. The button turns, but I hear a spring like noise as I turn it, and it doesn't come off. I'm wandering if I need to grab something at the bottom of the shifter (whatever is turning with the button).
Anyone else encounter this?

May 24, 2004 | 02:05 PM

Pauld

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Re: Automatic shift **** (PatG)

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Unscrew the button first? That is how my '79 is.

:iagree: I just unscrewed the button and then the **** itself, that is on my '81. :cheers:

May 24, 2004 | 03:59 PM

Todbo

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Re: Automatic shift **** (Pauld)

button unscrews , spring under button , then **** screws off :smash:

May 24, 2004 | 05:18 PM

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Re: Automatic shift **** (Todbo)

same on my 80...button, spring then shift ball comes off.

May 25, 2004 | 12:53 PM

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Re: Automatic shift **** (danboback)

The chrome button has to be taken off first.....I had to use channel locks with rubber padding on the teeth....it must have been loctited or something. After that the ball just unscrews...voila!