DIY - Automatic Shift Knob Replacement | 8th Generation Honda Civic Forum

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.

DIY - Automatic Shift Knob Replacement

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