It's a 1998 S reg mark 4 Golf. I'm trying to replace the gear gaiter but have to remove the gear knob first. I've tried twisting, pulling, pulling and turning but nothing seems to work! Help please!
2007-01-04 03:34:46 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Volkswagen
If it's like the Passat it is held on by a one time clamp, you have to remove the surround and lift up the shift boot and then you'll see it clamped round the plastic bottom of the shift knob. I cut my old one off with side-cutters and replaced it with twisted wire that I got from a craft store.
I was replacing the shift boot too, got the new one from Poland of all places, much better quality than the original.
2007-01-05 01:06:40 · answer #1 · answered by Chris H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check if the gear knob has a colour separation in it, if so the centre part may unclip/pull away from the outer part revealing a screw/torque head. if not check under the galter cover for small screws on the bottom of the gear knob.
if this doesn't work try referring to the cars manual/dealer website
2007-01-04 03:51:30 · answer #2 · answered by xoslxo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to remove the knob you pull the boot up from the centre console this can be a bit tricky but pull it up from the edge and slightly in as it has a plastic ring holding it in then you ll see a silver clip that has been crimped either loosen or cut off clip a and pull it off
2016-05-23 02:42:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my old 1980s VW Golf used to just twist off anti-clockwise... give it a go.
2007-01-04 10:38:53 · answer #4 · answered by Sammy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could have a top that you remove or a hidden screw or you need to twist very hard.dont pull never pull allways twist!!!!!!
2007-01-04 03:45:26 · answer #5 · answered by pikey 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
With a torch and a real BIG hammer
2007-01-04 03:43:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
it should unscrew like all the others
2007-01-04 04:04:25 · answer #7 · answered by willygromit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋