diagram of gear knob removal

**hkogti** · 27-06-2008, 04:08 PM

Anyone have a diagram showing how to remove the gear knob?

**Buller_Scott** · 28-06-2008, 04:54 AM

i wouldnt mind a smaller knob on my gearstick- a little metal round ball would feel nice and minimalist.

no knob jokes please, they depress me

**Celestine** · 28-06-2008, 07:57 PM

It'd be a start if you can tell us what model polo you're referring to... Also, is it a manual or auto? Also, in future, you can also look at the FAQ sections or use search on the forums.

**hkogti** · 28-06-2008, 11:25 PM

Sorry..

It is 08 polo gti...

thanks for all the help!

**Celestine** · 29-06-2008, 12:45 AM

First remove the centre cup holder tray - that pulls out directly. Lift the back section up first (which is held in by 2 metal clips), then the front of the tray, which is 2 plastic clips molded into the tray. Remove the soft rubber piece in the centre void behind the ashtray, and also remove the ashtray. The 2 screws holding the piece in will be held in by two T20 screws, remove them, disconnect the lighter terminal, and lift the piece out - back up first. Pull the gear knob and gearboot off (stapled onto a piece of white plastic). Turn the gear knob/gear boot inside out, you should find at the base of the gear knob, there is a circular metal pin that holds it in. Remove that, and you can put another gear knob on.

Personally, I wouldnt recommend it, so think carefully before you do it - as I found that the circular clip pin holding it was impossible to refit back on.

**hkogti** · 04-08-2008, 03:30 PM

Did anyone change their gear knob on the polo gti?

I was thinking to get one of those momo gear knob!

And the shop sells it is not sure it will fit or not (ie Diameter of the shaft and the thread etc)...

Please help...