Yes this problem has raised its head before. We know that the gear knobs are pushed on and are a tight fit. My attempts to remove mine this week proved too much for my ancient muscles. It would not budge. Solution, two tyre levers, one each side of the knob, end of tyre levers resting on two bricks on floor thus forming a fulcrum (see photo) and a mechanical advantage (remember your physics lessons? Mine were over 60yrs ago but the rules have not changed!) Pull up on the tyre levers and hey presto, the knob will come off quite easily with no risk to life or limb. Strangely the second one I tried was much easier.
Mike
Gear knob removal, 5 speed box, old Mike's method!
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Re: Gear knob removal, 5 speed box, old Mike's method!
"Levers are our friends"
Re: Gear knob removal, 5 speed box, old Mike's method!
Your such a clever Lad Mike,so I ask how do you remove automatic gear lever to get at
airbag ecu.I'm your age so I need help !!1
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