Plastic gear shift position indicator
01-02-2010, 08:53 AM
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Plastic gear shift position indicator
Ok the wife dropped something on the plastic indicator and broke it. This is the R D N indicator. Can just the plastic be replaced or does the entire panel have to be replaced and if so does anyone have the part numbers.
Also is there any info on how to remove the panel to replace the part. Thanks vettdvr
Warning don't drop sunglassed keys, or cell phones on the wood grain shifter panel. And don't ask how I know.
Also is there any info on how to remove the panel to replace the part. Thanks vettdvr
Warning don't drop sunglassed keys, or cell phones on the wood grain shifter panel. And don't ask how I know.
01-02-2010, 04:57 PM
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Turn on the ignition and set park brake then move gear selector to Drive position, then remove the ashtray, just the tray part.
Now you can move the gear selector surround. Gently lift on the forward edge and it will pop loose, lift ti and move it to the rear. I used rags to prevent any damage to the console or the surround.
Remove ash tray housing and unplug electrical connection.
A good pic of the rags, notice still in gear.
All credit goes to forum member Yacht Master for the write up and photos
Now you can move the gear selector surround. Gently lift on the forward edge and it will pop loose, lift ti and move it to the rear. I used rags to prevent any damage to the console or the surround.
Remove ash tray housing and unplug electrical connection.
A good pic of the rags, notice still in gear.
All credit goes to forum member Yacht Master for the write up and photos
01-02-2010, 05:27 PM
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wampa THANK YOU. Hope you can hear me saying Thank You way over here.
I really appreciate the write up. Now to find the new part. Thanks again.
I really appreciate the write up. Now to find the new part. Thanks again.
01-20-2010, 12:16 PM
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Thanks for all the help I was able to find a replacement part for the shift indicator and following instructions replaced it in 20 minutes.
Total cost about $100 vs $350 for the new panel and switch. vettdvr
Total cost about $100 vs $350 for the new panel and switch. vettdvr
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Actually If I remember I did a youtube search and found it.
The only issue I had was getting the shifter knob off. The video shows
remove this clip? What clip? I didn't see no stinkn clip!
But it is easy to get off exclusive of the shifter knob. Shift in drive set brake.
Remove ash tray, lift up front of wood grain panel and slide it forward about 3/4" and it will unhook from rear. J type hooks on rear. Then I used dental tool to depress tab on plugs to unplug switches. I got it all off exclusive of the knob and was able to turn it over enough to change the part.
The wife helped by holding it for me.
The only issue I had was getting the shifter knob off. The video shows
remove this clip? What clip? I didn't see no stinkn clip!
But it is easy to get off exclusive of the shifter knob. Shift in drive set brake.
Remove ash tray, lift up front of wood grain panel and slide it forward about 3/4" and it will unhook from rear. J type hooks on rear. Then I used dental tool to depress tab on plugs to unplug switches. I got it all off exclusive of the knob and was able to turn it over enough to change the part.
The wife helped by holding it for me.
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01-20-2010, 08:37 PM
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Glad you found a less expensive solution. Out of curiousity..what is the p/n for the replacement indicator you are using?
