DIY - Automatic Shift Knob Replacement

Cr8tive_leo · 07-16-2007, 01:16 AM

There is another DIY here, but I found it a little confusing and decided just to post one I did to maybe help others that get confused like I do.

First, make sure you have a phillips screw driver, some panel pry bars and patience.

This is what we want to replace...

You need to remove the plastic bezel around the shift trigger...

Next , pry either side of the collar away from the head, and push down at the same time... you either need to be very agile with your fingers and strong , or get a buddy to help you. Everyone I know is sleeping at 12:22am, so I did this with brute force and some panel pry bars...

It will feel like you broke it when you apply enough pressure, don't be afraid.. it takes a bit of force... okay, a lot of force... my fingers are still hurting.

There are two (2) screws to remove now, one on either side.

I removed one screw already.

Once you take of your old shifter knob, put the screws back in the holes, and replace the collar to keep everything together.

Now your Autoshifter looks like this...

Now install your shift knob according to the manufacturers instructions, I picked up an inexpensive one from a flea market, cost $10, uses three small screws and a supplied allen wrench to fasten.

That's it.

Quick and simple, just a pain to get the collar off to get to the two screws.

Now I need to make a Shift boot.. yes for an automatic... *grins*

Thanks for reading, enjoy.

EDIT : Boot added, project done.

Gr3y Goose · 07-16-2007, 01:18 AM

nice diy, dont own a A/T but im sure lots of people have been waiting to see someone do this..

Cr8tive_leo · 07-16-2007, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gr3y Goose

nice diy, dont own a A/T but im sure lots of people have been waiting to see someone do this..

Thanks! If it helps one person I am happy. Mod mod mod... what next.. New horn is waiting for the rain to stop to get installed! YEAH!

Thanks again.

Bwang408 · 07-16-2007, 01:32 AM

haha this is pretty cool. I dont see why you guys dont just get manual though. Oh well i guess not everyone can be cool huh? Just kidding

crxlvr · 07-16-2007, 06:55 AM

i would have gotten a manual myself, cept the wife cant drive em, and i didnt feel like bringing her to work at 5am everyday with my 8month old son.

1stk20z3 · 07-16-2007, 07:03 AM

nice diy! +1 even tho i dont have a AT!

CHALO · 07-16-2007, 07:35 AM

+1 for you i don't have a AT but is for be the first that mod the AT knob
Nice job

Salu2

***iluvmycsx*** · 07-16-2007, 08:13 AM

great work

***NBPRudy*** · 07-16-2007, 08:29 AM

Nice job Adrian.

Cr8tive_leo · 07-16-2007, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crxlvr

i would have gotten a manual myself, cept the wife cant drive em, and i didnt feel like bringing her to work at 5am everyday with my 8month old son.

Me too!

Quote:

Originally Posted by NBPRudy

Nice job Adrian.

Thanks dude!

Quote:

Originally Posted by iluvmycsx

great work

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHALO

+1 for you i don't have a AT but is for be the first that mod the AT knob
Nice job

Salu2

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1stk20z3

nice diy! +1 even tho i dont have a AT!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bwang408

haha this is pretty cool. I dont see why you guys dont just get manual though. Oh well i guess not everyone can be cool huh? Just kidding

Thanks all!

inyong1988 · 07-16-2007, 08:37 AM

awesome...but not sure about the choice of ur new knob...

Cr8tive_leo · 07-16-2007, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inyong1988

awesome...but not sure about the choice of ur new knob...

Me either, although for $10 and a chance to do a DIY, I did it. It will look better once the new boot is put on, I'm sewing it this week, going to do a little embroidery on it too.. muuuahhahahaaa...

black07coupe · 07-16-2007, 10:58 AM

+1, i'm sure theres a billion a/t owners who have been waiting for this diy. honda should just make the a/t's look like m/t lol.

Cr8tive_leo · 07-16-2007, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by black07coupe

+1, i'm sure theres a billion a/t owners who have been waiting for this diy. honda should just make the a/t's look like m/t lol.

Thanks, yes.. yes they should. I do like the stock knob, but a little flair is always good.

**Izzy** · 07-16-2007, 11:47 AM

That's the same exact A/T knob I had on my 94 LX, but in blue!

Good DIY, man. S'great to add a bit of yourself to your car.

TafEx · 07-16-2007, 03:04 PM

Looks good! Thanks for the detailed DIY!

**Yodums** · 07-16-2007, 03:11 PM

Holy crap, you took a crowbar to your shift knob! Great DIY.

**8thgenuser** · 07-16-2007, 03:12 PM

Thanks, Leo. What did you use to pry off the plastic bezel?

truflip · 07-16-2007, 03:28 PM

good stuff man!

Cr8tive_leo · 07-16-2007, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8thgenuser

Thanks, Leo. What did you use to pry off the plastic bezel?

As quoted...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yodums

Holy crap, you took a crowbar to your shift knob! Great DIY.

Actually used two of these...

Bought them at a local Dollar store... 2 for a 1$

Best investment I ever made!

Used one to insert around the trigger and carefully pry out. The plastic on the
panel pry bar has never scratched anything yet (knocks on wood) much safer
than a screwdriver or knife, or anything metal.

You should be able to find them around, if not, something similar. (you could use plastic paint stir stick, cut in half, I used to use that, just whittle a bevel on one end to be able to insert into cracks... ummm.. yeah... )

07-16-2007, 01:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
Cr8tive_leo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 39 Posts: 7,087 Adrian iTrader: 5 / 100%	DIY - Automatic Shift Knob Replacement There is another DIY here, but I found it a little confusing and decided just to post one I did to maybe help others that get confused like I do. First, make sure you have a phillips screw driver, some panel pry bars and patience. This is what we want to replace... You need to remove the plastic bezel around the shift trigger... Next , pry either side of the collar away from the head, and push down at the same time... you either need to be very agile with your fingers and strong , or get a buddy to help you. Everyone I know is sleeping at 12:22am, so I did this with brute force and some panel pry bars... It will feel like you broke it when you apply enough pressure, don't be afraid.. it takes a bit of force... okay, a lot of force... my fingers are still hurting. There are two (2) screws to remove now, one on either side. I removed one screw already. Once you take of your old shifter knob, put the screws back in the holes, and replace the collar to keep everything together. Now your Autoshifter looks like this... Now install your shift knob according to the manufacturers instructions, I picked up an inexpensive one from a flea market, cost $10, uses three small screws and a supplied allen wrench to fasten. That's it. Quick and simple, just a pain to get the collar off to get to the two screws. Now I need to make a Shift boot.. yes for an automatic... grins Thanks for reading, enjoy. EDIT : Boot added, project done. Last edited by Cr8tive_leo; 07-19-2007 at 03:34 PM.

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07-16-2007, 01:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
Gr3y Goose Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The House that Ruth Built Age: 21 Posts: 2,497 Goose iTrader: 3 / 100%	nice diy, dont own a A/T but im sure lots of people have been waiting to see someone do this..

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Bwang408 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Jose and Irvine Ca Posts: 34 Basil Wang iTrader: 0 / 0%	haha this is pretty cool. I dont see why you guys dont just get manual though. Oh well i guess not everyone can be cool huh? Just kidding

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crxlvr Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: www.lituners.net Age: 26 Posts: 304 Scott iTrader: 4 / 100%	i would have gotten a manual myself, cept the wife cant drive em, and i didnt feel like bringing her to work at 5am everyday with my 8month old son.

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1stk20z3 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hawaii Age: 20 Posts: 1,798 Casey iTrader: 0 / 0%	nice diy! +1 even tho i dont have a AT!

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CHALO Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mexico Age: 29 Posts: 201 Gonzalo iTrader: 2 / 100%	+1 for you i don't have a AT but is for be the first that mod the AT knob Nice job Salu2

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*iluvmycsx* Skunk2 Airlines Member#63 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Regina - The City That Rhymes with Fun Age: 31 Posts: 21,693 Mike/Mikey but not Michael!!!! iTrader: 7 / 100%	great work

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inyong1988 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 17,372 Junction Produce iTrader: 34 / 97%	awesome...but not sure about the choice of ur new knob...

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black07coupe Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: BOSTON Posts: 1,356 Mike iTrader: 0 / 0%	+1, i'm sure theres a billion a/t owners who have been waiting for this diy. honda should just make the a/t's look like m/t lol.

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Izzy Supreme Pizza! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Azusa, CA Age: 25 Posts: 11,938 iTrader: 5 / 100%	That's the same exact A/T knob I had on my 94 LX, but in blue! Good DIY, man. S'great to add a bit of yourself to your car.

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TafEx Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Norcal Posts: 226 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Looks good! Thanks for the detailed DIY!

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truflip Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON Age: 22 Posts: 7,301 iTrader: 11 / 100%	good stuff man!