Alero Interior, Shift Knob Removal

07-17-2005, 05:51 PM

Ok,

I'm not sure if anyone else had this question, or just didn't know how to do it themselves.

I replcaed my factory radio, and got as new console mask.
I took everything apart just fine, but I should have removed my shift knob.

Now the lovres or slats that cover up the track for the shifter are out of place and just loose in the panel. I need to remove the panel to fix it.

It's just the 4 speed auto, with a leather wrap knob. Only thing I can see is a mettal tooth hidden below in the fornt. should it release if I push it in?

pawzbear · 07-17-2005, 06:15 PM

yep, with a flathead screwdriver. Had to replace mine after my button broke =/

07-17-2005, 06:56 PM

yeah just pull it out and it comes right off. easy to put back on too

FormulaNERD · 07-17-2005, 07:06 PM

just so there is no confusion. NO you do not push it in, and YES there is a metal clip that you must pull out. then the shifter slides right off

cherrington17 · 07-17-2005, 07:23 PM

its a pain to get in the first few times.. just doesn't seem to line up right. but then after the first hour of fighting w/ it, you'll finally get it.

pawzbear · 07-17-2005, 07:33 PM

Its an automatic, and YES you push it in. Bite me =/

07-17-2005, 08:03 PM

An automatic that has the little staple looking F***er, that cherrington is right about being a pain to get back in needs to come OUT. Then the knob just slides off.

07-17-2005, 09:08 PM

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Originally posted by pawzbear@Jul 17 2005, 06:33 PM
Its an automatic, and YES you push it in. Bite me =/

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um.....to get the shift knob off the stick/shaft you pull the pin/staple out of the knob.

bnight04 · 07-17-2005, 09:40 PM

I think she was sayin u push it in to get it on...

But yeah damn, mine is missing....

FormulaNERD · 07-17-2005, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by pawzbear@Jul 17 2005, 05:33 PM
Its an automatic, and YES you push it in. Bite me =/

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i know you're from the backwoods or whatever. but i'll say it again.

yes it's an automatic, and to REMOVE THE SHIFTER. you PULL OUT the metal retaining clip.

better? i know you have trouble reading.

07-17-2005, 09:51 PM

I appreciate the input. I'll test it out and let you know how it goes.

07-18-2005, 11:41 AM

The problem is solved. It's a metal clip that keeps the shifter from coming off.

It pops out. I decided to try that first, seeing how I tried to push it in before.

Thanks for the input

bnight04 · 07-18-2005, 12:01 PM

where can I get one of our pins from? Mine is missing

07-18-2005, 12:04 PM

I know some after market shift knobs come with it, I couldn't say which ones.

A dealership would probably have it. Most of the time they just put new clips in, and scrap the old ones. This goes for any metal clip or plastic fastener.

FormulaNERD · 07-18-2005, 12:06 PM

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Originally posted by gre0481@Jul 18 2005, 09:41 AM
The problem is solved. It's a metal clip that keeps the shifter from coming off.

It pops out. I decided to try that first, seeing how I tried to push it in before.

Thanks for the input

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no problem, i always like to give people the correct information, and see results when it works :heehee: