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Has anyone DIY'ed their shift knob install? I picked up my new Red Knob, however during attempting installation and watching youtube videos, I discovered that most people are damaging their shift boot collar in the process.
It appears that 2020 and newer Type R have a different style of collar with locking tabs in it. You cannot simply pull the boot down to unscrew the knob anymore. The tabs must be clicked up from inside to release it.
I worked on it with plastic trim removal tools for a bit to attempt and unclip it with the boot in place, however I gave up to ensure no damage occurs.
If anyone successfully replaced the knob share your tips!
EDIT:
Thank you to this guy for providing a video. I think this is the best way to go on our FL5 for shift knob installs. Il be doing this soon.
It appears that 2020 and newer Type R have a different style of collar with locking tabs in it. You cannot simply pull the boot down to unscrew the knob anymore. The tabs must be clicked up from inside to release it.
I worked on it with plastic trim removal tools for a bit to attempt and unclip it with the boot in place, however I gave up to ensure no damage occurs.
If anyone successfully replaced the knob share your tips!
EDIT:
Thank you to this guy for providing a video. I think this is the best way to go on our FL5 for shift knob installs. Il be doing this soon.
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