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Jan 18, 2005 | 06:16 PM

breabob

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shift ****

My buddy has a 99 C5 6 spd. We are trying to swap out the shifter. How the heck do you get that t clip that holds the shift **** on, off?

Jan 18, 2005 | 06:20 PM

Bill Curlee

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From: Anthony TX

CI 6,7,8,9,11 Vet

St. Jude Donor '08

Remove the plastic cap on top of the old handle. you will see a rectangler piece of metal. Grab it very tight with vise grip pliers and use a small hammer to tap UP on the vise grips. once you get the key out the **** will unscrew.

BC

Jan 18, 2005 | 09:04 PM

SteveL2

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See the following instructions, courtesy of forum vendor, Vette Essentials: Removal instructions

Jan 19, 2005 | 10:42 AM

Dave68

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Use the following procedure for the easiest way I've found:
http://www.conceptualpolymer.com/corvette_install.htm

Note the type of vise-grip used. This is the key to avoiding damage to the ****.

Jan 19, 2005 | 09:36 PM

Perry Mason

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Remove the "glass" roof before using the vice grips, just in case the tool slips!

Jan 20, 2005 | 12:57 PM

Avanti

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From: Bonneville Salt Flats

A lot of ways available. I prefer to use a very small open-end wrench, one with the open end at about a 75-degree angle from the handle (not the more common 15-degrees or so), and lever out the pin. Less chance of damaging anything.

All the best.