2000 shift knob removal

[rfc123]

I have a 2000 Corvette with a 6 speed transmission. How does one remove the stock leather gear shift knob. I thought that it simply unscrewed but it does not. I removed the cap on top of the knob to see if there was a set screw or device but it simply has a small rectangular metal stud. I give up does any one know?

[LLC5]

Originally Posted by rfc123

I have a 2000 Corvette with a 6 speed transmission. How does one remove the stock leather gear shift knob. I thought that it simply unscrewed but it does not. I removed the cap on top of the knob to see if there was a set screw or device but it simply has a small rectangular metal stud. I give up does any one know?

That stud has to come out and then unscrew the knob. I used small vice grips with the dog leg to the passenger side and hit it with a hammer to take it out. Some of them are in there really tight depending on how far the wedge was pushed down. Taking the top off (coupe or conv) is a good idea before attempting to remove the wedge with the hammer method.

[SleeperC5]

Agree with LLC5... the rectangular metal stud has to me removed straight up with a good amount of upward pull and side-to-side wiggle.... Be careful or you'll smack your hand on the roof !

[micky z]

Getting that stud out is tough

Look at this old thread (if the administrator allows it).... it'll take you through the steps of getting that knob off.

http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/pat...rInstall.shtml

It took lots of grunt + vice grips + smacking the vice grips with whatever you can... to get the stud out.

Best to ya !

[rfc123]

Thanks for your help worked problem solved.