Hi

 

My manual gear lever has starting making a squeaking noise, especially when changing from 2nd to 1st.  Does anyone know how to remove the surround so I can grease the linkages?  It is an SE model with a 6 speed manual 'box.

 

Thanks

 

Glen

Open the ashtray, stick your hands in there and pry with your fingers underneath the baseplate, pulling upwards. The ENTIRE plate (including the bit where all the buttons are located on the sides) comes off.

 

If it won't budge, you can use a plastic wedge, but be carefull.

 

EDIT you can see a picture of the construction HERE in my thread about retrofitting the FL gearknob

 

Edited 16 July, 201411 yr by Too Tall

Thanks Too Tall, worked a treat, now I have a non-squeaky gear lever.

 

 

That will be one billion pounds please.