can NOT unscrew shift knob.. need HELP
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can NOT unscrew shift knob.. need HELP
So my headunit died and i got an oem radio as a replacement. I've read through the DIY's and apparently I have to take apart the center consel and what not..
well.. today I was messing around with the shift knob trying to unscrew it but it wouldnt budge. i've unscrewed the shift knob in my gfs tsx with ease but this just wouldnt budge. I think the previous owner screwed it back on with some extra strength adhesive like superglue... if that's the case.. how would I go about unscrewing it?? anybody?
well.. today I was messing around with the shift knob trying to unscrew it but it wouldnt budge. i've unscrewed the shift knob in my gfs tsx with ease but this just wouldnt budge. I think the previous owner screwed it back on with some extra strength adhesive like superglue... if that's the case.. how would I go about unscrewing it?? anybody?
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Whats up with RDX owners?
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Is it a stock knob? If it's aftermarket it may have a set-screw holding it onto the shifter.
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Suzuka Master
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I dont think you have to get the shift knob off to take out the radio. All you need to do is to remove the plastic trim that runs up and down the center console. The screws are there. If the shifter gets in the way, stick your key into the shift pock and push it down to 1-2 with the parking brake on.
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The autos are a little tougher to get off if it's never been removed before. Grab it with both hands and give it all you got. Just be careful not to bend the arm itself, make sure you are twisting.
I know it's a bit unorthodox, but you may want to try picking up a bag of ice and packing it around the shifter arm itself. If you put the ice in a few ziplock bags you can wrap the arm without getting everything wet. Cold causes metal to shrink slightly. I have a solid aluminum shift knob and it loosens up on the colder New England mornings.
Whether you actually need to take it off or not to do the radio install I'm not sure , I never had to replace the head unit in my car.
I know it's a bit unorthodox, but you may want to try picking up a bag of ice and packing it around the shifter arm itself. If you put the ice in a few ziplock bags you can wrap the arm without getting everything wet. Cold causes metal to shrink slightly. I have a solid aluminum shift knob and it loosens up on the colder New England mornings.
Whether you actually need to take it off or not to do the radio install I'm not sure , I never had to replace the head unit in my car.
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ok nvm... according to this .pdf, i dont have to take off the shift knob but it seems like changing out the headunit is going to take a while.. -___-'
http://www.skyeflye.com/acura_cls/In...01-2003_CL.pdf
http://www.skyeflye.com/acura_cls/In...01-2003_CL.pdf
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