Invex09

Hey everyone, I'm a proud new member of this forum as I just bought my '04 TL w/ Navi two days ago. There is a piece missing however on the outer trim surrounding the shifter and I can't figure out what it is/what it does? Does anyone have any ideas or where I could get one. Here is an image of the piece I'm talking about (circled in red):

Thanks in advance for any help. I really appreciate it!

Bearcat94

It's the cover for the manual shift lock release. You can put your key in there to release the shifter.

Looks like item #13 here. ~$8 at the dealer parts desk.

http://www.acuraautomotiveparts.org/...s=&view=normal

Invex09

Thanks for the quick reply. Since mine is automatic, I'd assume I don't need this for anything, but would still like to have it to keep things looking sharp. Would I be able to go into any Acura Dealer and purchase this or would you recommend buying online (w/ the link you sent me)?

Bearcat94

Get it at any dealer if one is fairly close. Not worth buying on line, IMHO. Just don't let 'em charge your more than the $8.20 list price. Make 'em price match the $6.xx if you can.

No you don't "need" it, but you don't want to be dropping crap down there either.


That lock release only exists on automatics, I think. If your car dies, you can use your key in that slot to depress a locking lever. Once depressed, you can shift the car into gear, neutral for example, to push it out of the road or to load it onto a tow truck.

Invex09

Sweet. Thanks