[Z06] Removing the shifter knob
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Cruising
Joined: Dec 2004
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Removing the shifter ****
I need a little help.
I am trying to get the freakin shift **** off.
I have popped off the plastic gear pattern and I am looking at the metal wedge inside. I have tried 10 ways from Sunday to get the freakin thing out...
Any ideas???
Help...
I'd rather be Autocrossing
I am trying to get the freakin shift **** off.
I have popped off the plastic gear pattern and I am looking at the metal wedge inside. I have tried 10 ways from Sunday to get the freakin thing out...
Any ideas???
Help...
I'd rather be Autocrossing
Pro
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Mars
It has been suggested that placing two screwdrivers under the little ledges on the top and prising both up at the same time works. Me? I sawed away the area behind the pin and knocked it out backwards.
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Pro
Joined: Jul 2003
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From: Hillsdale NJ
Take two flat bladed screw drivers. Locate them touching the holding pin with their handles pointed to each door. Place inward and upward pressure and it literally pops out. You will be amazed at how easy it is.
No need for a saw, hammer or vise grips. I used a rubber mallet to make sure it was properly seated when I finished.
No need for a saw, hammer or vise grips. I used a rubber mallet to make sure it was properly seated when I finished.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2003
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From: Delray Beach FL
Easy...not really. Mine was a PAIN!! Took a while using the screwdriver method, but I did finally get it out. Mine ended up in 2 pieces, the metal it is made out of is crap. Once I got it up some with the screwdrivers, I put vise grips on and used a hammer to get it out. It didn't matter that the little T part broke off...I was replacing the shift **** anyway.
Pro
Joined: Jul 2003
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From: Hillsdale NJ
Originally Posted by MOL
remember to put towel on the leather before you apply full force on those screwdrivers... it a shame to ruin it in case you want to use it again
Sorry I forgot to mention it. BTW my grandson did it last week-end using the screwdrivers. He is only 12 years old. It truly is that easy.
Le Mans Master
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From: 2007 Nat'l Corvette Challenge 11.50 index Champ. New Jersey
I got mine off w/ 1 flat head screwdriver. Spray a tiny bit of WD40 in there 1st to help a bit. As above, the metal is crap. Just go slow & be persistent. It WILL come out.
Ron
Ron
Racer
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 359
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From: Columbus OH
yes, two flat blade screwdrivers, one on each side, prying upward like you are opening a wine bottle with a corkscrew(assuming, of course,that you don't get your wine from a box......that wouldn't help) 
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