how do i remove the shift nob
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From: Swansea IL
Pop off the shift pattern cap. Look down inside and you'll see what looks like a silver "key". Most folks find using two screw drivers on either side of the key and working it up to be the best way. If it seems to not want to come out try spraying some WD40 in/around it. At some point grabbing it with a vice grips may help. Just be careful, if it pops out the heavy vice grips could go flying and cause damage. Once the "key" or pin is out the **** will unscrew.
Good luck.
Tom
PS: Many have called this pin the "demon key". As many have reported its a major PITA to remove.
Good luck.
Tom
PS: Many have called this pin the "demon key". As many have reported its a major PITA to remove.
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Originally Posted by AFVETTE
Pop off the shift pattern cap. Look down inside and you'll see what looks like a silver "key". Most folks find using two screw drivers on either side of the key and working it up to be the best way.
but use one flat screwdriver. do it slow but controlled upward movement. Dont pop it off or else you just chip away at it.
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screwdriver...pry gently...or that **** will go flying....put a towel underscrewdriver to keep from smashing the ****....comes out pretty easy
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Pilot of Beer Force 1
Tampa Regional Coordinator
CI 4-5-6-7-8 Veteran
Organizer St. Jude Fundraiser
I believe in the Beer Fairy
screwdriver...pry gently...or that **** will go flying....put a towel under screwdriver to keep from smashing the ****....comes out pretty easy
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Here a couple of links with instruction and photos so you can adapt to whatever you are trying to do:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=928343
http://www.stl-vettes.com/Home/Shifter.asp
http://www.shagfinger.com/shifter.htm
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=928343
http://www.stl-vettes.com/Home/Shifter.asp
http://www.shagfinger.com/shifter.htm
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