how do i replace the gear stick

[nmcdowall]

i have an after market gear stick that i would like to fit to my seat ibiza, but i can't see how the original gear stick is removed. Please help.

Thanks

 

[EdButler]

Which year Ibiza? Mk1/2/3/4? - may be better in the Ibiza specific section this mate.

 

[F2 Stu]

You undo some fixings and some bits of interior trim to be vague like the question.

 

[nmcdowall]

sorry about being vague, how do i remove the gear knob, from a 04' plate seat ibiza, so that i can fit a new after market one?

 

[EdButler]

At the front side of the gaiter you can sometimes feel some clips underneath the plastic (if the gaiter is not too tight). Try unclipping those first. If not i just got my fingers underneath the front peice of plastic and pulled upwards hard

Now the surround is loose, pull the gaiter over the gearknob and you will see a brass coloured ring with a small lip at the bottom of the knob. You need to remove this - you can use a 3mm flat-headed screwdriver into the lip and slightly prise the brass clip away. Try not to distort it too much however if you may need it at a later date.

Once that is off, you can then pull the knob upwards to free it from the shaft (oo-err!). The gaiter is held on by a small plastic clip at the middle. Unclip this very carefully as it can break easily, by pinching the clip together and un-locating the teeth (youll know what i mean when you see it)

Hope this helps