How do i remove the gearstick?

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Jul 20, 2009 | 12:18 AM

borisnewn

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it feels stuck! i cant pull it off any direction

Jul 20, 2009 | 12:24 AM

v_therussian

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If its the shift knob you are talking about and not the entire shifter assembly, then yes, you simply pull it up. Hard! Just be sure to not knock out any teeth or hit yourself somewhere else (yes, seriously). Other than that, there's no trick - just good ol' muscle work

Jul 20, 2009 | 12:25 AM

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PS And DO NOT twist the knob at all. Just pull it straight up.

Jul 20, 2009 | 12:34 AM

borisnewn

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its all good, finally pulled it off upwards. thanks!

Jul 20, 2009 | 05:10 AM

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Glad you pulled it off. Now put it back.

Jul 20, 2009 | 09:17 AM

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Another stick successfully jerked off.