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Hey guys, on a '85 iroc how do you remove the automatic shifter knob? I want to replace it along with the plastic shifter plate/cover cause its cracked.
If you have the round shifter ball you must first pull out the button and there will be a c clip on top of the metal shaft that you have to remove.Once you remove the clip then you will be able to take off the knob
Well since someone already made a topic, I have a 84 firebird auto. My shifter is a T shaped shifter with a button on it. How would I remove one like this?
Well since someone already made a topic, I have a 84 firebird auto. My shifter is a T shaped shifter with a button on it. How would I remove one like this?
Sam, look at the front side (towards the front of the car/radio) of your shifter, there will be a clip that looks kind of like a staple in there. Just use a screwdriver and pry that out then the shift knob will just pull straight off. Be careful when taking the clip out, they sometimes like to go flying, don't wanna lose it.
Well since someone already made a topic, I have a 84 firebird auto. My shifter is a T shaped shifter with a button on it. How would I remove one like this?
On the front edge of the knob there should be a slot that has a horseshoe type clip inside.You need to pry it out with a thin flat bladed screwdriver.Once its out the knob should come right off
On the front edge of the knob there should be a slot that has a horseshoe type clip inside.You need to pry it out with a thin flat bladed screwdriver.Once its out the knob should come right off
So if my shift knob comes off and on and spins around and around and doesn't catch because it is not installed properly, is it safe to say that this is probably because I am missing this horseshoe clip.
Also, if I buy a new knob, will it most likely come with this clip?!
So if my shift knob comes off and on and spins around and around and doesn't catch because it is not installed properly, is it safe to say that this is probably because I am missing this horseshoe clip.
Also, if I buy a new knob, will it most likely come with this clip?!
Yep, sounds like you are missing the clip. Are you talking about buying one brand new? Or used new?
Yep, sounds like you are missing the clip. Are you talking about buying one brand new? Or used new?
I don't really care...new, used...doesn't matter to me. I was looking buying a new knob online but if I can get away with just the clip, I'd rather save $ and do that. Can I get a clip at regular auto parts store, or somewhere else that is most likely local? Any suggestions?
I don't really care...new, used...doesn't matter to me. I was looking buying a new knob online but if I can get away with just the clip, I'd rather save $ and do that. Can I get a clip at regular auto parts store, or somewhere else that is most likely local? Any suggestions?
Hmm.. I'm not really sure if a parts store would carry something that obscure. I'd say if they do it will most likely be in the HELP! line of parts. (If you don't know what this is, pretty much all parts stores carry them, they will know what you are talking about.) Otherwise go to a junkyard. You can probably get the clip, or even the clip with a shift knob for like $5.
you should use brutal force to get it off, you can also feel free to use a handsaw to cut it off then glue it back together, you can even sit on it if you like
Quick question along the same lines. I have an auto ( sad, I kno...) T-knob with the U-clip, after I remove it how do I attach an After Market knob? They usually screw on n I imigine there r no threads as it uses a clip, and the new knob def doesn't have a slot for a clip lol. Thx in advance.
Pretty much all the mid to late 90s GMs used the C clip for the shift handle. Most of the Handles are interchangeable. Just hit the yards last weekend and got a nice black leather wrapped t handle from a Cavalier z-24. Fits like a glove, also got a pair of outside window sweeps and a rear view mirror with map lights from a 96 Camaro. All for $25.
