How to Remove the Gear Lever of the Excelle?
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Method to remove the gear lever of the Excelle: Apply the parking brake, pull the gear lever backward, use a piece of cardboard or a flat-head screwdriver to pry open the protective sleeve of the gear lever. Inside, it is secured by clips, just pry it open. Remove a screw connected to the cable, then remove the ball joint seat that fixes the ball head to detach the gear lever handle. The Excelle is a compact sedan under the Buick brand. The dimensions of this car are 4609mm in length, 1798mm in width, and 1486mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2640mm. In terms of power, this car is equipped with two engines, a 1.0-liter turbocharged engine and a 1.3-liter turbocharged engine.
Last time I tried removing the gear knob on my Buick Excelle, it was quite a hassle. First, I had to slowly pry open the side and bottom trim panels of the center console using a plastic pry tool, stopping when I heard the clips pop open - yanking them hard would snap the clips. Once the trim was off, I found screws hidden beneath the gear knob that needed loosening with a Phillips screwdriver. If the gear knob head was stuck, I had to twist it left and right before pulling upward, avoiding brute force since the internal wiring and sensors are delicate. After removal, I noticed a cracked plastic clip on the base and had to hunt down a replacement at the auto parts market. The whole process took a cramped half-hour squatting beside the driver's seat, leaving me sore-backed. If you're pressed for time, just visit a repair shop - their professional tools get it done in two minutes. DIY attempts require serious mental preparation.
