How do I remove my shift knob?
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From: Gulfport FL
How do I remove my shift ****?
I have a 1985 auto vette and I'm curious as to how the shift **** is unfastened. I want to replace the old shift **** and boot, and I figured asking you guys is a lot better then getting frustrated and damaging the plastic trim. Does it just pull off or is there a bolt somewhere. Thanks a lot for any help.
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From: Jeannette PA
Shift ****
Here's what I do on my 89 Vette with automatic transmission, to remove the shifter ****.
Gently pry the rear most edge of the plastic thumb release with a straight edge screwdriver. It should pop out quite easily.
Snap ring pliers are needed to remove the ring inside the ****. Again, easy does it.
Gently pull up on the ****. Not too hard or you'll end up socking yourself in the jaw
Voila!
Hope that helps.
Jim
Gently pry the rear most edge of the plastic thumb release with a straight edge screwdriver. It should pop out quite easily.
Snap ring pliers are needed to remove the ring inside the ****. Again, easy does it.
Gently pull up on the ****. Not too hard or you'll end up socking yourself in the jaw
Voila!
Hope that helps.
Jim
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My good snap ring pliers did not have a reach long enough to get down in there. I had of get out my junky set which did have a longer reach. Otherwise it would have been ice picks, alls and jewelers screwdrivers. 
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From: Dallas Texas
Does anyone have a source that sells aftermarket shift ***** for the automatic transmission? I have only been able to find one place and they only had 2 *****. One was woodgrain and I can't remember what the other one looked like.
