Auto shift knob removal?
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-12-'13-'14-'15-'16
The trick is getting the boot removed. It's hard to find that 12 to 1 position.
After that, it's easy. Just take your top off stand up between the console, reach down and pull that thing as hard as you can.
Safety Car
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I had my son pull up as hard as he could while I messed around with the collar below the **** which was turned to the 1:00 position and dropped down.
Playing with the position of the collar while my son pulled, it finally let go. There was no resistance when the **** released once the collar was in the exact position. There are detailed instruction on this Forum, if I can find them, I will post.
Playing with the position of the collar while my son pulled, it finally let go. There was no resistance when the **** released once the collar was in the exact position. There are detailed instruction on this Forum, if I can find them, I will post.
Drifting
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When I changed out the console and boots on my 07 I was in a near homicidal state until a CF member pointed out that there is a plastic tie under the chrome ring that is not shown on the GM diagram. I cut it then followed the instruction to rotate the ring to the 1 o'clock and it came right off. I've mentioned this next part before. Prior to that, my neighbors were covering their children's ears and ushering them quick step into their homes. I didn't install a new tie and haven't missed it or the neighbors kids since completing the project.
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Your profile states that you have a 2005 Corvette. If so you don't have a chrome trim ring to worry about. There is a C shaped clip that is inserted near the base of the shift **** on the side closest to the HVAC unit. You need to pry that C clip out with a small flat blade screwdriver. Once that is out you can pull the **** straight up. Once the **** is out of the way you can get the boot and console up over the shifter.
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-12-'13-'14-'15-'16
Your profile states that you have a 2005 Corvette. If so you don't have a chrome trim ring to worry about. There is a C shaped clip that is inserted near the base of the shift **** on the side closest to the HVAC unit. You need to pry that C clip out with a small flat blade screwdriver. Once that is out you can pull the **** straight up. Once the **** is out of the way you can get the boot and console up over the shifter.
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When I changed out the console and boots on my 07 I was in a near homicidal state until a CF member pointed out that there is a plastic tie under the chrome ring that is not shown on the GM diagram. I cut it then followed the instruction to rotate the ring to the 1 o'clock and it came right off. I've mentioned this next part before. Prior to that, my neighbors were covering their children's ears and ushering them quick step into their homes. I didn't install a new tie and haven't missed it or the neighbors kids since completing the project.
Nikka
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Your profile states that you have a 2005 Corvette. If so you don't have a chrome trim ring to worry about. There is a C shaped clip that is inserted near the base of the shift **** on the side closest to the HVAC unit. You need to pry that C clip out with a small flat blade screwdriver. Once that is out you can pull the **** straight up. Once the **** is out of the way you can get the boot and console up over the shifter.
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Here you go:
http://www.theredlion.us/C6%20A6%20S...20by%20WHT.pdf
Hope this helps. Mine was miserable to take off, and after it was finally off everything else was easy.
Nikka
Hope this helps. Mine was miserable to take off, and after it was finally off everything else was easy.
Nikka
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WOW I actually got my C5 auto shifter converted to use the C6 auto shift ****...took a few days of frustration but next time ( if ever ) will be easier. I bought a complete used C6 shifter on the auction site and then purchased a used C5 auto shifter...tore the C6 one apart ( a real pain just use a dremmel and cut it up )...the C5 shifter came apart easily and then I just switched all the shifter lever parts from the C6 to the C5 shift lever....was a bear to remove the C6 **** and just as bad to replace it....THE SECRET is to rotate the boot mounting ring AND the shifter **** to the 1 oclock position,,,TURNING THE SHIFT **** TO THE 1 oclock position may NOT also turn the boot mounting ring at the same time.Lift up the boot and make certain that you turn the RING...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Then pull on the **** with ALL your strength. Finish the actual install next week but the shifter works great on the bench. ( anyone need a complete C5 auto shifter..I have an extra one now )
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From: hamilton nj "Life's tough......It's even tougher if you're stupid."-John Wayne
I took mine off yesterday. Grab the boot just under the ****, there is a plastic housing under the fake leather. Twist it from 12 to 1 o’clock and push the housing down. Once it’s all the way down pull straight up on the ****. 
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From: Frederick, MD
When I changed out the console and boots on my 07 I was in a near homicidal state until a CF member pointed out that there is a plastic tie under the chrome ring that is not shown on the GM diagram. I cut it then followed the instruction to rotate the ring to the 1 o'clock and it came right off. I've mentioned this next part before. Prior to that, my neighbors were covering their children's ears and ushering them quick step into their homes. I didn't install a new tie and haven't missed it or the neighbors kids since completing the project.
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Shifter ****
I have an 06 auto that I have to replace the heater controls in the center console and I need to know how to remove the shifter **** any help would be helpful thank you
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