== Shift Knob Removal ==
The shift knob is "keyed" - it only fits on one way, so it's impossible to turn it in either direction without imparing damage to the linkage below the shifter boot.
There is a metal clip at the base of the shift knob. You will have to peel the boot away from this area to access the metal clip. Best to cut the clip, then pry off using channel lock pliers and/or vice grips - It's a battle to get off.
The shift knob will stay in place without that clip, as long as you don't lift upwards.
ON the 2001 model, The lower half of the shift knob pushes downward remove the left side set screw.. and the rear set screw, hiding in the rear upper half. and lift up.
Yes, a universal shift knob will work in the Volkswagen Golf. The shift knob is added to the shift column by removing the top of the knob and using the included screw to attach the knob.
Removing the shift knob is actually very simple if you have the Volvo "Spaceball" setup: Just push down on the knob and rotate it counter clockwise about 90degrees then pull up to remove the knob from the shaft. Depending on what type of shift knob you are replacing it with, installation of the new one may differ. See: http://forums.swedespeed.com/showthread.php?136135
pull the shift boot down. loosen the jam nut under the shift knob then unscrew the shift knob.
you have to take the center console loose and raise it over the top of the shift knob. there you will finrd that the shift bag is attached to the shift knob by a zip tie. break the zip tie and unscrew the shift knob. that's it.
To remove the console shift knob on the AT 1993 Olds Achieva, first pry the cover from the top of the shift knob. Then, access the single screw inside the cover of the shift knob and turn it counter-clockwise to release the knob.
To remove the gear shift knob on the SLK 320, first pry the cover from the gear shift knob. Then, use a screwdriver to remove the screw in the center of the knob. This will then allow the knob to be removed.
You simply unscrew the bottom "ring" of the shift knob and then lift the knob portion upwards.
There is a staple on the front of the gearshift just below the knob, remove it and lift the shift knob.
unscrew the knob
pull the boot down then theres a little U shaped key near the bottom of the shift knob pull it out then slide shift knob off
How do you remove the gear shift knob on a 2000 Daewoo Lanos?
To remove the gear shift knob on the '03 Silverado, first pry off the cover that has the shift pattern on it. Then, remove the screw that is under that cover to remove the knob.