removing tequipment gearstick

[netrophile]

Hi everyone.

I need some info on how to remove the tequipment gearstick (with the ali horseshoe at the base) safely. I have a leather coated rear central console and want to remove the gearstick without scratching the leather on this :oops: . I have seen descriptions where it is supposed to just snap off but is there a special sequence of snapping that needs to be followed?

I tried to ease it off around the dges but the aliminium horseshoe began to come off and leave the gear gaiter behind!

I thought that Jeff/Loren would probably know how to do this most simply!!

[Tool Pants]

Just lift it up from the back. It takes some effort as it is held in place with 4 clips. Yours will have a set screw.

[rockitman]

I found slipping a credit card under the rear of the horseshoe and lifting up helps to pry it off.

[alter_schwede]

hey rockitman, which Credit card is most suitable for this task, AMEX or VISA?

(hehehe, couldn't resist!)

[dertub]

I asked this question in another forum. It helps to insert two fingers into the boot from the top behind the shift lever and lift from underneath the collar. The rear two clips come up fairly easily.

:clapping:

[dertub]

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