Gearknob removal

[t0m]

Hello guys, I have a standard Mark2 Phase2 Clio. I am looking to change the gearknob for a classy Richbrook one I have aquired. How hard is it to remove the standard knob, as preliminary attempts have been difficult.

Is there a grub screw/alan key assembly somewhere I'm missing or is it brute force? Any tips are great, cheers.

Also, if I wanted to replace the gaitor, how hard of a job is that? Many thanks.

 

[Renault_Boy01]

I had to saw off my old gearknob, good luck !!

 

[leighk18]

I had to saw off my old gearknob, good luck !!

lol same here

 

[clarkiev6]

it is a push fit mate...

 

[t0m]

Saw it off? Bit drastic isn't it. I take it the "..." after your post clarkiev6 suggests it's a hard job? Any one else with tips/experience.

 

[T3RRY]

Its glued on just saw it off and put your new one on im doing the same soon putting a knew gear knob but want a clio one know after market one a 172 or 182 knob.

 

[JclioD]

sawing isnt the way to go. i got mine off with twisting if off using swan neck pliars!worked a treat, oh also a hair drier to melt the glue a bit, to loosen it up! works great!!!

 

[Renault_Boy01]

Damm i destroyed mine for nothing !!! LOL

 

[Will16Valver]

had 2 cut mine 2 in ma mk1 bt it had 2 be done, the old 1 sed i had 4 gears! had 2 swap it for a willy 1 lol. that was ma old clio mind u, not ma valver, already had the same knob, just needed 2 change the inser thing lol