Removing the shift knob
 

Just as the thread title says. Hey fellow members, I was attempting to remove the center console today, and this was the 1st time I've ever worked on a Nissan, its quite the jigg-saw puzzle. lol.

How do you go about removing the manual shift knob? I would think it would just be twisting it counterclockwise to remove it, which I tried, and it didnt work. So please someone help me out here. Thank you kindly.
dee

You have it right, twist counterclockwise, but it requires a good amount of force.
The threads have been dipped in loctite and screwed on very tight.

Dude, thats what i thought. I didnt wanna do any damage. But, thank you. eRep given!

Sawzall? ;)

That didnt come up with anything.. thanks though

Why do you need to remove the shift knob to remove the console? The bezel & boot pop out as one piece. Then you just lift up and out. You can then access the screws to the console. Unless you plan on replacing the knob, just leave it alone. They put so much thread lock on the knob, that you will not be able to remove it without damaging it.

I just figured it'd be soo much easier working on that DIY for the cup holder/switch blank escort radar mute button modification. It was just sucha pain in the *ss because somehow as I was working on getting everything back in place the shift ring got stuck under the center console, which was really hard getting it out and back on top of the center console itself especially with the E-brake up. If you can imagine. It sucked.

lol...I have no idea how the shift ring would end up below the console, but I see how it would make it easier to remove the knob. How did the install turn out?

Dude, you dont even wanna know.... it was a complete disaster.. hahaha :roflpuke2: Lets just say my 1st mod didnt go soo well. And the Z wont be driven for atleast a week until I get a replacement switch blank, and start over, but the good thing is, I left everything unassembled. Im gonna take my time next time.

I use the channel lock and a strap wrench and w help from a friend both twisting it counter clockwise to get the shift knob off without damaging it..make sure u have a towel over the knob so u won't damage it

Ducky.. thank you eRep given to you my friend.

Make sure you hold down the shifter assy - if you dont wrench it down - when you rip off your shifter - you might end up twisting your shift assy...

Thanks shabarivas, eRep given as well.

pop up the shifter console, drip the shifter shaft with a channel lock or pliers (I would use a rag around the teeth of the lock / pliers to not gouge the shifter), and hold it in place while twisting counter clockwise on the knob.

NOTE: you can actually damage the linkage to the trans by simply trying to unscrew and force the knob off without holding the shifter in place!