Help on shift knob install
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BRABUS Illuminated Shift Knob Installed
just installed brabus shift knob today.
light works great.
however, when i move the gear from P to D, the top part of the leather boot stretches all the way and it's actually bit short.
when the gear is in neutral, reverse and park, it's fine.
i already tried several times and every time with same result.
any suggestions?
light works great.
however, when i move the gear from P to D, the top part of the leather boot stretches all the way and it's actually bit short.
when the gear is in neutral, reverse and park, it's fine.
i already tried several times and every time with same result.
any suggestions?
Last edited by MJ50; Feb 25, 2006 at 09:00 PM. Reason: Problem solved.
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Removing an Auto Shifter Knob w/boot?
I just finished a search of the W203 forums on removing a shifter knob in a 2002 W203, with limited success.
I am hoping for more details than were in previous threads to replace my chipped shifter knob with a sweet carbon fiber aftermarket knob.
My 02 C32 has the leather boot around the auto shift lever. I managed to remove the chrome ring and shift indicator assembly. I even got the lower plastic retainer ring off by twisting it clockwise. Now I'm stuck. The knob does not budge. I appears to have a conicle shaped, plastic "tightening" nut now holding the boot and knob in place. Any ideas on how this nut comes out? It is too tight to finger-loosen and to cone shaped to grab with a tool.
Thanks,
Scott
I am hoping for more details than were in previous threads to replace my chipped shifter knob with a sweet carbon fiber aftermarket knob.
My 02 C32 has the leather boot around the auto shift lever. I managed to remove the chrome ring and shift indicator assembly. I even got the lower plastic retainer ring off by twisting it clockwise. Now I'm stuck. The knob does not budge. I appears to have a conicle shaped, plastic "tightening" nut now holding the boot and knob in place. Any ideas on how this nut comes out? It is too tight to finger-loosen and to cone shaped to grab with a tool.
Thanks,
Scott
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This is the best shift knob removal thread:
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...ove+shift+knob
Sounds like you got the first few steps, just need to twist it to get it out. Takes a little elbow grease, from what I remember, but once you twist the knob off the latch, it should come right out.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...ove+shift+knob
Sounds like you got the first few steps, just need to twist it to get it out. Takes a little elbow grease, from what I remember, but once you twist the knob off the latch, it should come right out.
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Originally Posted by FrankW
you already did all you need to do. only thing left is twist and pull.
After I pulled the knob straight up and off, I had to pinch in the clips at the bottom of the next retainer to release the knob from the boot. Worked perfectly. I did not have to demolish the chipped OEM knob and did not have to cut the leather to reuse the boot.
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Originally Posted by ScottW911
Thanks guys. I can't believe it was that easy. I thought I was going to need a special tool to get it the rest of the way.
After I pulled the knob straight up and off, I had to pinch in the clips at the bottom of the next retainer to release the knob from the boot. Worked perfectly. I did not have to demolish the chipped OEM knob and did not have to cut the leather to reuse the boot.
After I pulled the knob straight up and off, I had to pinch in the clips at the bottom of the next retainer to release the knob from the boot. Worked perfectly. I did not have to demolish the chipped OEM knob and did not have to cut the leather to reuse the boot.
Glad you were able to get it done. Any pics of the new shifter?
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
Glad you were able to get it done. Any pics of the new shifter?
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Originally Posted by ScottW911
Thanks. I am a little dissapointed that the new knob sits lower on the shifter itself. It causes the boot to bunch up at the bottom. I'm going to have to find a way to shorten the leather up. Take a look. It is hard to tell in the photos, but the knob is carbon aft, chrome forward. Matches better in person with the console in the C32 AMG, with its faux carbon, than in the photo.
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Originally Posted by rlee02135
i have that shift knob 
This new one is great.
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Originally Posted by ScottW911
It sure has a much nicer feel to it than the original. I think that, in 2002, AMG just glued a plastic overlay onto a stock C-class knob. The overlay sat higher than the leather surrounding it on the knob itself. This led to discomfort and chipping of the C32 logo overlay.
This new one is great.
This new one is great.
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Thanks to this thread I now have installed my old shift knob from my previous car, never thought it would fit since it was off a honda. Looks just like Scotts but instead of the chrome part mine is black. Looks amazing and feels alot better than the factory knob.
Last edited by victorfjr; Jul 21, 2006 at 12:03 PM.
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Originally Posted by italn
great info on here!!
ANyone have any good sites to browse for shift knobs.
Thanks for all the info deff going to be using it.
ANyone have any good sites to browse for shift knobs.
Thanks for all the info deff going to be using it.
you got the projector fogs? how do you like them?
do they remind you of star wars?
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Originally Posted by victorfjr
Thanks to this thread I now have installed my old shift knob from my previous car, never thought it would fit since it was off a honda. Looks just like Scotts but instead of the chrome part mine is black. Looks amazing and feels alot better than the factory knob.
