A4 Shift Knob Replacement
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A4 Shift **** Replacement
Has anyone replaced the shift **** on their A4? If so, would you please send me instructions/pictures on how to get the original one off? The sheet I received from the vendor is difficult to read and doesn't make a lot of sense.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Burning Brakes
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I did it, but I don't recall the exact steps. It was not a problem. Instructions are in the Tech Tips. Look at the top of the page - click on Other. Click on C5.
I had the A4 adapter kit so I could install **** made for standard shift cars. Instructions for that came with the ****.
I had the A4 adapter kit so I could install **** made for standard shift cars. Instructions for that came with the ****.
Last edited by C5starman; Jun 10, 2005 at 05:15 PM.
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From: Si Vis Pacem Habeatis Filios Vestros, Ad Bellum Parare Modo
Originally Posted by C5starman
I did it, but I don't recall the exact steps. It was not a problem. Instructions are in the Tech Tips. Look at the top of the page - click on Other. Click on C5.
I had the A4 adapter kit so I could install **** made for standard shift cars. Instructions for that came with the ****.
I had the A4 adapter kit so I could install **** made for standard shift cars. Instructions for that came with the ****.
Burning Brakes
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Sorry I mis-directed you. There is a retainer 'pin' at the bottom front of the ****. I pried that out with a thin screwdriver. I think the **** just unscrewed after that, but maybe someone with more functioning brain cells will respond. 
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It's actually realllly easy.
Just look at the ****, the face between the **** and the HVAC. You'll see a horizontal metal piece. That's a giant staple ... pry it out with a small (very small) plathead screw driver. The **** pops right off.
Blue Lion ... I like the Razo **** ...
Just look at the ****, the face between the **** and the HVAC. You'll see a horizontal metal piece. That's a giant staple ... pry it out with a small (very small) plathead screw driver. The **** pops right off.
Blue Lion ... I like the Razo **** ...
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http://www.cau-llc.com/shiftknobinstall.html
This company also sells the adapter. If you happen to like translucent colors, check out www.conceptualpolymer.com
The locking collar is not required, but a slightly different thread and counterbore depth is required and available at no extra cost.
This company also sells the adapter. If you happen to like translucent colors, check out www.conceptualpolymer.com
The locking collar is not required, but a slightly different thread and counterbore depth is required and available at no extra cost.
Last edited by Dave68; Jun 10, 2005 at 07:15 PM.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Lake Oswego, Near Portland Oregon
Gotta watch the spelling......
".....pry it out with a small (very small) plathead screw driver. The ****......"
Shouldn't that be "phlathead"
Going by the example of my Price Phister phaucet
Seriously though, I too have an A-4 and am interested in possible improvements over the stocker.
".....pry it out with a small (very small) plathead screw driver. The ****......"
Shouldn't that be "phlathead"
Going by the example of my Price Phister phaucet
Seriously though, I too have an A-4 and am interested in possible improvements over the stocker.
Melting Slicks
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From: Plainfield Ill.
Originally Posted by BubblePuppy
Has anyone replaced the shift **** on their A4? If so, would you please send me instructions/pictures on how to get the original one off? The sheet I received from the vendor is difficult to read and doesn't make a lot of sense.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Melting Slicks
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From: Lake Oswego, Near Portland Oregon
!!!!
Originally Posted by Maniac
I have tried several ***** for my A4 and haven't liked any of them. I don't want it higher than what it is either! Someone needs to make a stylish **** that fits without adaptors!!
I agree!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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