C5 gear knob removal.
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C5 gear knob removal.
I would like to remove the gear knob on my C5, in order to replace it with a nice shiny Momo one. How do I get the original off, does it just unscrew????
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Re: C5 gear knob removal.
Dose anyone have an answer to this the lift up reverse collar on mine doesn't always go back down and I think it must be the spring so want to replace the spring or grease up or replace the whole thing as a last resort
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Re: C5 gear knob removal.
The C5 gearknob does suit the interior and its nice to use too, but I have seen the earlier C5s with a sticky reverse collar. It would seem the collar gets stuck into the top of the gearknob, however if you dont lift it fully up then it shouldnt stick but still engage reverse.
I guess Citroen knew about this problem before it happened and so installed the reversing 'bong' Thankfully removed on later ones
Ive not removed one, they usually just pull straight off but watch you dont get a black eye
I guess Citroen knew about this problem before it happened and so installed the reversing 'bong' Thankfully removed on later ones
Ive not removed one, they usually just pull straight off but watch you dont get a black eye
Chris
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Re: C5 gear knob removal.
Mine's the same, the chrome has flaked off and has razor sharp edges sticking up, I'm gradually picking the rest of the chrome off, I rather like the ivory colour underneath.
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Re: C5 gear knob removal.
Are the exclusive different. as mine is mint and silver metal?
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C5 2.2HDi Exclusive 2003 manual (now gone).
2009 Renault Megane, the misses drive.
Had a 1988 BX 19TRS Auto many moons ago.
Forgive any spelling mistakes, it's the phone not me.
Re: C5 gear knob removal.
Mine too!Gibbo2286 wrote:Mine's the same, the chrome has flaked off and has razor sharp edges sticking up, I'm gradually picking the rest of the chrome off, I rather like the ivory colour underneath.
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Re: C5 gear knob removal.
The gearknob on my new C5 is the same, and I've had the same thoughts about the ivory colour underneath.
Richard
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Re: C5 gear knob removal.
Just want to say yes it def pulls up and off on mine didn't have any spray grase to sort the sticking collar but at least I can get it off
2003 C5 2.0 HDi 110hp Exclusive only done 218,000miles so just about run in. Family owned from new. Now Sold
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Re: C5 gear knob removal.
Ours are all the same, mint condition with no sharp flaking silver finish.waynedance wrote:Are the exclusive different. as mine is mint and silver metal?
I have seen them flaking, I was driving a C5 auto today which was doing it, but have not had a problem with ours. Despite our 2002 C5 having covered 141K, its perfect.
Rings are the problem, rings will chip at the finish and eventually it will wear it out
Chris
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Re: C5 gear knob removal.
Mine is mint looking even after 205k miles ill get a pick maybe a different style to everyone else and takinmg off and on showed some good in freeing up the collar
2003 C5 2.0 HDi 110hp Exclusive only done 218,000miles so just about run in. Family owned from new. Now Sold
2002 Renault Scenic 1.9Dci 111,000miles the new work bus
2002 Renault Scenic 1.9Dci 111,000miles the new work bus