Removing Shift Lever Knob

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Put shift-lever knob in neutral position.

Fig 1: Overview Of Shift-Lever Knob

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Unscrew fastening screws on centre console cover -right arrows- , tip cover up and back -curved arrow- and separate cable connection -inset- .

Fig 2: Removing Centre Console Cover
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Press leather boot out of centre console cover from below -arrows- .

Fig 3: Pressing Leather Boot Out Of Centre Console Cover
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Unlock shift-lever knob. To do this, turn the grooved end piece on the gearshift lever clockwise -arrows- by a quarter of a turn until it engages.

Fig 4: Unlocking Shift-Lever Knob
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Information
- Do not pull shift-lever knob off by pulling on the leather boot.
Grasp the shift-lever knob at the top end and pull off -arrow- .

Fig 5: Removing Shift-Lever Knob
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