DIY: AT Shift knob removal/replacement

Imtired · 11-08-2010, 02:49 PM

A few members were wondering how to remove the stock shift knob so I thought I'd make a quick DIY.

Tools Needed: Your hands for removal, and whatever your new knob takes to put on. (My new knob came with a tiny allen wrench)

I bought this Momo knob from some Infiniti dealer on ebay for like 90 bucks.

First grab the sliver collar on the bottom of the stock knob and pull down, mine didn't take too much force to break loose.

Next pull out the wire pin that was covered by the silver collar and pull up on the knob to remove it.

The next steps will vary depending on the kind of knob you buy, but I'll show how I put mine on. It turned out to be quite easy.

The new knob came with a collar to cover the screws that it uses to hold it on, so slide that on first, then put the knob on.

One thing to note is that there is a bit of "play" in the white part that pushes down inside the shaft. If you don't seat the new knob down far enough you'll need to push it like an inch to shift, but if it's too far down it will give you a message on the dash cluster saying shift into park even though you are in park. You need to find the sweet spot.

The last step is to tighten the three small screws at the bottom of the knob trying to tighten them evenly, then screw the collar in to cover the anchor screws.

That's it. The new knob doesn't sit any higher than the stock knob. I wish it was a bit lower, and I even considered shaving down the white button part a bit to lower it. In the end I didn't want to screw anything up so I kept it as is.

I've had this knob on for probably about 10k miles with no issues whatsoever

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Jamaica · 11-08-2010, 03:04 PM

Thanks for the write up!

XwChriswX · 11-08-2010, 03:25 PM

Awesome write up! +rep

flashburn · 11-08-2010, 03:37 PM

Thanks for the writeup, more +rep for you!

flashburn · 11-08-2010, 03:40 PM

Can you take another pic a bit further away with the rest of the interior in view? Trying to see what this would look like in relation to everything else.

KaienZ34 · 11-08-2010, 03:50 PM

+rep

Jamaica · 11-08-2010, 03:56 PM

all we need is a shift boot

flashburn · 11-08-2010, 04:01 PM

I'd really like a lower shifter. Shaving down that plastic part seems like an option, but I'd really like an option that was reversible.

So that Momo shifter was listed as a G37 Compatible one, correct? We need to see what other ones also work with the G37. I'd like some other options.

chippy · 11-08-2010, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashburn

Can you take another pic a bit further away with the rest of the interior in view? Trying to see what this would look like in relation to everything else.

+1 me too

Imtired · 11-08-2010, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashburn

Can you take another pic a bit further away with the rest of the interior in view? Trying to see what this would look like in relation to everything else.

Sure, I'll take one tomorrow.

XwChriswX · 11-08-2010, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamaica951

all we need is a shift boot

You think one would look good with that small of an area to cover??

Trips · 11-08-2010, 09:12 PM

Thank You for the DiY.

A well deserved Monster Rep.
I also created a tag for others to find.

jetguy · 11-09-2010, 11:06 AM

i want a realy short shift lever like on the ferrari http://www.thecarspy.net/images/19355ALP.jpg

flashburn · 11-09-2010, 11:18 AM

Not my style, but something shorter would be cool. GT-R would be nice.

Imtired · 11-09-2010, 01:46 PM

Some pictures from a distance

11-08-2010, 02:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Imtired Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts: 123 Drives: '16 R, '86+'87 GN Rep Power: 15	DIY: AT Shift knob removal/replacement A few members were wondering how to remove the stock shift knob so I thought I'd make a quick DIY. Tools Needed: Your hands for removal, and whatever your new knob takes to put on. (My new knob came with a tiny allen wrench) I bought this Momo knob from some Infiniti dealer on ebay for like 90 bucks. First grab the sliver collar on the bottom of the stock knob and pull down, mine didn't take too much force to break loose. Next pull out the wire pin that was covered by the silver collar and pull up on the knob to remove it. The next steps will vary depending on the kind of knob you buy, but I'll show how I put mine on. It turned out to be quite easy. The new knob came with a collar to cover the screws that it uses to hold it on, so slide that on first, then put the knob on. One thing to note is that there is a bit of "play" in the white part that pushes down inside the shaft. If you don't seat the new knob down far enough you'll need to push it like an inch to shift, but if it's too far down it will give you a message on the dash cluster saying shift into park even though you are in park. You need to find the sweet spot. The last step is to tighten the three small screws at the bottom of the knob trying to tighten them evenly, then screw the collar in to cover the anchor screws. That's it. The new knob doesn't sit any higher than the stock knob. I wish it was a bit lower, and I even considered shaving down the white button part a bit to lower it. In the end I didn't want to screw anything up so I kept it as is. I've had this knob on for probably about 10k miles with no issues whatsoever. fayez911, Joker_J and antjmcc07 like this.

11-08-2010, 03:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 451	Awesome write up! +rep __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

11-08-2010, 03:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 18	Thanks for the writeup, more +rep for you! __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

11-08-2010, 03:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 18	Can you take another pic a bit further away with the rest of the interior in view? Trying to see what this would look like in relation to everything else. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

11-08-2010, 03:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 177	+rep __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

11-08-2010, 03:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73	Thanks for the write up!

11-08-2010, 03:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73	all we need is a shift boot

11-08-2010, 04:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 18	I'd really like a lower shifter. Shaving down that plastic part seems like an option, but I'd really like an option that was reversible. So that Momo shifter was listed as a G37 Compatible one, correct? We need to see what other ones also work with the G37. I'd like some other options. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

11-08-2010, 09:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Thank You for the DiY. A well deserved Monster Rep. I also created a tag for others to find. __________________

11-09-2010, 11:06 AM	#13 (permalink)
jetguy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: atlanta Posts: 311 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	i want a realy short shift lever like on the ferrari http://www.thecarspy.net/images/19355ALP.jpg

11-09-2010, 11:18 AM	#14 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 18	Not my style, but something shorter would be cool. GT-R would be nice. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

11-09-2010, 01:46 PM	#15 (permalink)
Imtired Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts: 123 Drives: '16 R, '86+'87 GN Rep Power: 15	Some pictures from a distance

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