Removing Gear Knob

[garethr]

I got a new Richbrook uni-hex gear knob and want to fit it on my Clio Sport 1.6 16v. However, I can not seem to pull my current gear knob off. How exactly do I get it off.

Thanks

 

[Dosserdom]

I had the same problem i just took mine back to my renault dealer and they got a set of mole grips and took it off with no problem

 

[Taffy]

im pretty sure they are the same fit as most other ones, ie, compression fit, haynes manuals tell you to put the gear knob in a bowl of boiling water which loosens the knob........ but how do you do that when its attached?!?
All i do is heat the knob up slightly and give it a bloody good pull!!!

 

[Allee]

i used a stanley knife. have the scars to prove it

 

[Rick]

I dont know about the newer models but definately on mine you have to cut it off with a knife. Even after that youve then got to get this stupid plastic thing off that goes over the top of the gear stick. I had to use a hacksaw on that!

Rick

 

[night.icon]

Taffy the hayens manuals had a miss print they missed out the text that tells u to tun the car upside down !!!

mine was easy gave it a good twist and tug at the same time if that dont work use a hair dryer then twist and tug and after some twisting and tuging and warming it up u will have it off

 

[Allee]

what about putting on a hand brake gator thing? how easys that on a mark one face lift?

 

[stevewrighty2k]

I have a 99 clio grande, and put a new gearknob on it. I asked in renault, and basically (this is the way i done it) you have to take a hack saw to the gearknob, cut right down the middle untill u hit metal, then it should all come away leaving you with the metal stick to put your new knob on!
Taking a hacksaw to my beloved clio was daunting though.....

 

[16V_Matt]

I wonder if anyone knows a way round this!
With the 16v clio being a lift reverse the choise of replacement gear knobs is rather limited to say the least, well the knob i like isnt a lift reverse compatible one, any ideas people??

Matt

 

[SlagGat]

Matt, Im considering an Isotta GPR1 Special. Its designed for Renault/Opel with the "lift for reverse".

 

[Anders]

Either fabricate your own linkage system to make it compatable, or remove it all together but just be careful when selecting 1st gear!!

 

[Andrew 1.2 16V Sport]

Putting mothers washing up gloves on did the trick! Good hard twist!!

 

[Fred@BTM]

Hacksaw