C5 gear knob removal.

Unread post by **Sir Clive** » 25 Sep 2006, 10:03

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????

bencowell · Unread post by **bencowell** » 25 Sep 2006, 20:15

Why? The C5 one complements the interior perfectly!

Watch out if your gearbox requires you to lift the lever to select reverse.

Unread post by **Sir Clive** » 25 Sep 2006, 20:49

Hmm-yes, but the aluminium top on mine is starting to sort of break up and flake away, and I don't want to get splinters in my hand

Whether I replace with aftermarket or original, I still need to know how to get the thing off!

C5Alan · Unread post by **C5Alan** » 26 Apr 2012, 21:18

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

Citroenmad · Unread post by **Citroenmad** » 26 Apr 2012, 22:07

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

Gibbo2286 · Unread post by **Gibbo2286** » 27 Apr 2012, 10:28

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.

waynedance · Unread post by **waynedance** » 27 Apr 2012, 13:47

Are the exclusive different. as mine is mint and silver metal?

rabenson · Unread post by **rabenson** » 27 Apr 2012, 15:45

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.

Mine too!

reblack68 · Unread post by **reblack68** » 27 Apr 2012, 18:37

The gearknob on my new C5 is the same, and I've had the same thoughts about the ivory colour underneath.

C5Alan · Unread post by **C5Alan** » 28 Apr 2012, 13:05

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

Citroenmad · Unread post by **Citroenmad** » 28 Apr 2012, 18:55

waynedance wrote:Are the exclusive different. as mine is mint and silver metal?

Ours are all the same, mint condition with no sharp flaking silver finish.

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

C5Alan · Unread post by **C5Alan** » 28 Apr 2012, 22:55

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

XantiAl · Unread post by **XantiAl** » 03 Jan 2026, 21:51

Hi gentlemen,, I note no reply to this issue of replacing Mk 1 gear knobs, any advice re the jamming sleeve issue with the reverse collar, An absurd issue that makes the old thing a nightmare to drive, mine is basically now a bare stick.
Is there a chance of finding an intact one somewhere or a mod to the reverse select gate. ?

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