Cayene shift knob replacement?

[kostas1964]

Anyone knows how to replace the shift knob (auto) on a 2004 Cayenne. Mine got damaged the the brushed aluminum part and it bugs me. Dealer is asking 233.00 for the part only. Any idea how long will be the labor time? Thanks Kostas

[Loren]

Should be the same as the Carrera. Have a look at this thread.

[mudman2]

Was this ever confirmed Loren ?

Should be the same as the Carrera. Have a look at this thread.

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[scalendine]

Was this ever confirmed Loren ?

Should be the same as the Carrera. Have a look at this thread.

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The procedure is NOT the same...

Here's correct procedure for the Cayenne Automatic Shift Knob...

1. Apply park brake

2. Shift selector to drive(car must be running)

3. Firmly pull shift knob off of shaft(do not press selector button on shift knob while doing this)

4. To re-attach knob...place a short flat head screw driver under button on shift knob to wedge it forward gently while push the knob/shaft back onto the selector rod. Push until it snaps to place.

5. test for proper function and shift back to park before releasing park brake. :clapping:

[mazingerv1]

if the park brake is applied with selector at "D" and with the engine on, would the car move?

could you pls confirm this is a proper procedure to take out the shift knob?

I want to take it out and reburbish the knob.

Thanks a lot!!

Was this ever confirmed Loren ?

Should be the same as the Carrera. Have a look at this thread.

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The procedure is NOT the same...

Here's correct procedure for the Cayenne Automatic Shift Knob...

1. Apply park brake

2. Shift selector to drive(car must be running)

3. Firmly pull shift knob off of shaft(do not press selector button on shift knob while doing this)

4. To re-attach knob...place a short flat head screw driver under button on shift knob to wedge it forward gently while push the knob/shaft back onto the selector rod. Push until it snaps to place.

5. test for proper function and shift back to park before releasing park brake. :clapping:

[RFM]

scalendine is right, except the running engine.

[mazingerv1]

i try to pull the knob off following the procedure, it doesn't come out.

do i need to pull it with big force? I was afraid I would damaget the gear lever.

Pls help !

Thanks!

scalendine is right, except the running engine.

[RFM]

Indeed, you have to pull as hell.