How to Remove the Automatic Gear Shift Knob on a 10-Year-Old Volkswagen Bora?
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Locate the gear lever, which is generally positioned on the right side of the driver. First, pry up the leather dust cover. Then, use a plastic pry tool to slowly pry around the edge of the leather cover. Next, lift the entire leather dust cover upwards until all the clips around it are released. Use a sharp blade to pry open the internal clips, or you can use pliers to remove them. Since the clips are quite tight, significant force may be required. Finally, the automatic gear shift knob will be completely removed.
Last time I removed the automatic shift knob from my 10-year-old Bao Lai, it was actually quite simple but required attention to sequence. First, park the car securely and tighten the handbrake, then turn the key to the off position. Next, deal with the dust cover by locating the clips at the base edge of the shift lever, gently prying them open with a plastic pry tool or fingernail and flipping it up. At this point, you'll see a metal retaining clip holding the shift knob in place; use needle-nose pliers to grip both sides of the clip and remove it. The key is to pull the knob straight upwards without twisting, as the plastic clips inside are fragile. After removal, there's a pin slot inside – align the new knob correctly when installing. The whole process requires needle-nose pliers and a pry tool, avoid using excessive force to prevent breaking the clips, and it can be done within half an hour.
