LivinLrge Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 Hey Guys, I recently bought a replace shifter knob off ebay..got it for 10$. Brand new, or so it says. Anyhow it is in excellent condition but I have no idea how to replace the exsisting one. I got as far as removing the bezel and the screws from the knob, but after that I couldnt get it to release, obviously im missing at least a couple of things, any that could shed some light on this, it would be greatly appeciated. Step by step directions would be awesome too :) If possiable. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supercat Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 Try depressing the button which allows you to switch the transimission between gears. I did this once with another car and that's how I got the handle to let go. Also, not sure if the gear selector has to be in "D" or "N" But, let me know how this works out. I can't seem to find a proper replacement for my stock shifter handle due to the O/D button. I'd like to go with a wood or leather/wood combo to go with the interior modifications I've been making on my 97 ES. Which one did you get BTW? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mscott Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 I need to replace mine as well. Not only have I not been able to locate a suitable replacement, I have no idea how to install. I'm no help -- just hoping someone else can shed some light! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLrge Posted July 7, 2005 Author Share Posted July 7, 2005 It is just the stock handle, because unfortunately, as you guys found out as well.. there isnt a replacement for the ES..at least not that I have found... =/ My current shifter is a little torn, hell its 8 years old, it did its time. So I bought a replacement , (stock shifter) for 10$ on ebay..couldnt beat the price. I am going to try it today, ill let you know whart happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLrge Posted July 7, 2005 Author Share Posted July 7, 2005 Still nothing =/ I dont see how it is going to realease because the OD is still connected, I am just not sure how to remove the OD and relase the shifter. =/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLrge Posted July 14, 2005 Author Share Posted July 14, 2005 Any new updates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 If you pull the shifter down to "1" is their not 2 black plugs that you can pop off with 2 allan head screws to be removed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mscott Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Not that I found, I'm in the same boat. Once I can determine how to replace, I'll start shopping for a part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLrge Posted July 15, 2005 Author Share Posted July 15, 2005 I think maybe you might have to remove the whole thing, as go all the way down to the shaft? this is a pain in the !Removed! at best =/ ... I hope their is an easier way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 You do have to remove the whole thing. All the aftermarket ones look like crap as they are akward looking,. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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