Shift Knob Swap

[Pablito]

I would like to poll your collective wisdom on How to properly remove the factory (all Black knob) from the shaft of my 98' base model.

I just bought a nice Savannah/Carbonfiber unit and want to replace it.

If anybody can help me with this it will be greatly appreciated

[jfmillr]

From what I remember from removing mine(2000) , the boot should have clips that around the bottom of it which you should easily be able to snap out of place. Then the shift know, with a little force, slid right off. Here is a pic of mine.....

[hdpt73]

put it in second gear and pull back, it's easier to do then pull up.

[Jeannot]

Jfmrll, how did you connect that iPod? I am curious.

[jfmillr]

I have the Alpine IVA-D901 and as one of the optional upgrades you can plug a device by Alpine into the radios seperate brain/control unit which gives a digital link up to the radio through a device called the KCA-420i I love it!!! Direct digital signal and I get to bring every peice of music I have along for the ride. I also just installed XM radio through direct digital inputs. I dont listen to the AM or FM anymore....Also this unit allows for the iPod to be controller from the radio....

[Jeannot]

Thanks for the answer. I looked at this unit. Hmmh.., yes, it does look cool...but that works only with Alpine units...oh well...

[Pablito]

Ok so pretty much yank it out....cool!!!