How do you remove the gear knob ?

[Mal2002]

How do you remove the gear knob? is it a simple case of turning anti clockwise?

[2002] | 1.4 | azure blue | 2 tone leather | concert II single cd.
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[Rob Earl]

Pull the gaiter free from the console - it is clipped in around its base.
Lift the gaiter up so that it exposes the underside of the gear knob.
Here you will see a metal clip (similar to a jubilee clip) holding the knob on the splined shaft. It cannot be undone as it's been crimped in place. I had to use a hammer and chisel/screwdriver to remove this clip.
Once this is removed the knob will slide upwards straight off the shaft.

For refitting, I used a cable tie to secure the knob back in place. This seems perfectly adequate as I can't pull the knob off.

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[Mal2002]

Thanks Rob , now I know how 2 remove it Ive sent martyn at vag-parts an email about details of their aluminium sports gear knob, ie is it easy to fit? etc.

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[juniorbeep]

hi mal, I've also been considering the alloy gear knob from VAG parts is it the one that's labled as "New aluminium gear knobs with black leather gaiter" on the site? The A2 one is said to be of a similar style to the one shown... do you know how it differs? I'm also a bit of an novice with taking bits off and putting bits on so any advice or hints would be greatfully revieved! cheers mate!

[juniorbeep]

oh yeah.... what's the latest price of that knob?

[Mal2002]

I'm awaiting a reply from martyn to see if it is a direct replacement or if there's a bit of adapting involved, I think its a simple swap but im just checking. Yes thats the 1 I was looking at. The price is £93 then you have vat and shipping on top of that, but as im ordering a few things im hoping the shipping costs will be cheaper.

Once I get my new one i'll post some pics of how to remove the old 1 and fit the new 1, which should help you out.

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[Rob Earl]

The only awkward part was removing the original crimped securing clip. Once this was done, the rest was plain sailing.
The new knob we fitted was was a genuine Audi spare (red instead of black) and we didn't have any issues with compatibility etc, so can't help you there unfortunately.

Don't drink drive! Not only is it socially unaceptable, it also harms A2's.
Was a 1.4SE petrol. http://www.audi-a2.co.uk/uk14.htm http://www.audi-a2.co.uk/safety.htm
New A2 - Ebony Black, Red Leather, CC, Symphony + all the previous options we had.

[juniorbeep]

hey Mal, the pics would be great to see! Hopefully it's nice and easy.... has to be for me to do it :)

[Mal2002]

Here are some before and after pics.

http://members.aol.com/mal1610199/1d.jpg
http://members.aol.com/mal1610199/2d.jpg
http://members.aol.com/mal1610199/3d.jpg

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[Mal2002]

I took pictures of how to remove the old one and how to fit the new one. Would anyone like me to produce a fitting guide ?

P.S. Total price was £152.74 inc vat

Gear knob - £94.25
Leather Gaitor - £17.63
Shift trim ring - £14.71

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[juniorbeep]

hey mal, that looks great! I have a 1.6 sport A2 do you think you'd need the gaitor as it looks pretty similar to the one on their already and i also have the silver shift trim ring.... any idea how to unclip the ring? I'd love to see ya guide by the way!

[Mal2002]

Juniorbeep - No, you dont need to get a new gaitor but removing the old one is a heck of a job.

To unclip the shift ring simply insert a finger nail or flat head screwdriver between the shift ring and the dash and pull upwards, it comes off easily.

If you have any more questions just ask?



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