Remove Automatic Shift Knob

redponygt · May 19th, 2007, 06:30 PM

I got a new automatic shift knob for my 2000 GT (AOD) but I cannot figure out how to remove the stock one. There is a small hole on the front of the shifter, but because of its location, I cannot tell if there is a screw in there and what shape/size it is. I tried using eyeglass repair screwdriver but it didn't catch anything so it's either to small or there isn't anything in there. Can anyone help with this? I appreciate it.

HMUSN · May 19th, 2007, 06:37 PM

I believe that there is a clip in the back that is recessed that resembles a staple.

pull that out(a flat head should work) and it should come off.

as for installing... it is the same way unless you have an OD button.

redponygt · May 19th, 2007, 09:34 PM

My shift knob has the overdrive button on the side. I removed the tiny set screw in the back of the knob, finally, but now I can't pull it off the shaft. I've pushed the selector button in and I've pulled and pulled and it won't budge! Help please!

HMUSN · May 19th, 2007, 09:37 PM

Im not sure what the problem is.

maybe someone with an auto can help you.

I will give you this tid bit of info though.

be careful with the OD button when you do get the shifter off.
you don't want to tear those wires

and does your aftermarket one even have a button for OD?

redponygt · May 19th, 2007, 10:00 PM

yeah i bought an overdrive relocation kit...hopefully someone can help out otherwise i'll call the company on monday and see what they say

GTblackprodigy · May 19th, 2007, 10:06 PM

what kind of shift knob is it..i didnt even know there were some out there for automatics..can you post link

1stimeford · May 19th, 2007, 10:21 PM

Originally Posted by GTblackprodigy

what kind of shift knob is it..i didnt even know there were some out there for automatics..can you post link

http://www.uprproducts.com/shiftknobs.asp

This should help redpony
http://www.uprproducts.com/PDF/New_I...%20Install.pdf
or this one
http://www.uprproducts.com/PDF/New_I...%20install.pdf

both are the same just different header

1stimeford · May 20th, 2007, 07:53 AM

Any luck? Let us know...

redponygt · May 20th, 2007, 12:34 PM

i bought the first product (first link), which took 7 weeks to receive by the way incase anyone was thinking about ordering. I tried following those directions but the step that says after the screw is out, push the selector button in and the handle will lift off, well that doesn't happen. I've wrestled with it and it does not budge! I'm not sure what to do!

1stimeford · May 20th, 2007, 01:38 PM

Did you move the gear selector to 1st gear and then try to remove the handle?
I just ran outand tried it on mine and it came right off.

redponygt · May 20th, 2007, 02:11 PM

yeah i followed the directions exactly...pulled the handbrake, shifted to first, pressed in the selector knob and lifted up, its stuck! That's really odd.

1stimeford · May 20th, 2007, 02:22 PM

Well that sucks...I tried

redponygt · May 20th, 2007, 03:56 PM

thanks 1sttimeford, i appreciate your help, hopefully upr will be able to clear it up

1stimeford · May 20th, 2007, 04:10 PM

anytime

1stimeford · May 21st, 2007, 06:56 PM

Any luck?Let us know

redponygt · May 21st, 2007, 09:25 PM

i called both ford and upr and they said it should come right off, which it doesn't, so i'm going to try to swing by the ford dealership tomorrow and see if someone can help me out. i can't believe how difficult this is!

HMUSN · May 21st, 2007, 09:29 PM

dude .. where in NJ are you?

redponygt · May 22nd, 2007, 11:35 PM

finally after struggling for a few days, I took it to the ford dealer, and like I feared, the guy yanked the handle off and ripped the overdrive wires. It was gonna cost $25 for a new overdrive button, so I was like screw it and I went to radioshack and bought a $3 toggle switch to which I wired the overdrive. So finally after all that headache, I have my new shift knob, and an extra toggle switch, although now I have an overdrive relocation kit available, if anyone is interested. Thanks for all your help guys. After I receive my boot, I will post pics.

HMUSN · May 22nd, 2007, 11:36 PM

so you went to FORD

FORD broke your part AND made you pay for it?

am I correct?>

MustangMatt96GT · May 22nd, 2007, 11:49 PM

Yeah make those assholes pay for it if they broke it!

May 19th, 2007, 06:30 PM	#1
redponygt Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 28 iTrader: 0 reviews	Remove Automatic Shift Knob I got a new automatic shift knob for my 2000 GT (AOD) but I cannot figure out how to remove the stock one. There is a small hole on the front of the shifter, but because of its location, I cannot tell if there is a screw in there and what shape/size it is. I tried using eyeglass repair screwdriver but it didn't catch anything so it's either to small or there isn't anything in there. Can anyone help with this? I appreciate it. __________________ 2000 GT Covertible (AOD) 19" Konig Appeals w/ Dunlop SP9000, Eibach Pro Kit, Baer 13" Brakes, Powder-coated red calipers, Flowmaster 40s, HID upgrade, Billet Grill, Red interior trim, Pioneer AVIC-N3, JL 10W7 in custom box, JL 500/1

May 19th, 2007, 06:37 PM	#2
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	I believe that there is a clip in the back that is recessed that resembles a staple. pull that out(a flat head should work) and it should come off. as for installing... it is the same way unless you have an OD button. __________________

May 19th, 2007, 09:34 PM	#3
redponygt Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 28 iTrader: 0 reviews	My shift knob has the overdrive button on the side. I removed the tiny set screw in the back of the knob, finally, but now I can't pull it off the shaft. I've pushed the selector button in and I've pulled and pulled and it won't budge! Help please! __________________ 2000 GT Covertible (AOD) 19" Konig Appeals w/ Dunlop SP9000, Eibach Pro Kit, Baer 13" Brakes, Powder-coated red calipers, Flowmaster 40s, HID upgrade, Billet Grill, Red interior trim, Pioneer AVIC-N3, JL 10W7 in custom box, JL 500/1

May 19th, 2007, 09:37 PM	#4
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	Im not sure what the problem is. maybe someone with an auto can help you. I will give you this tid bit of info though. be careful with the OD button when you do get the shifter off. you don't want to tear those wires and does your aftermarket one even have a button for OD? __________________

May 19th, 2007, 10:00 PM	#5
redponygt Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 28 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah i bought an overdrive relocation kit...hopefully someone can help out otherwise i'll call the company on monday and see what they say __________________ 2000 GT Covertible (AOD) 19" Konig Appeals w/ Dunlop SP9000, Eibach Pro Kit, Baer 13" Brakes, Powder-coated red calipers, Flowmaster 40s, HID upgrade, Billet Grill, Red interior trim, Pioneer AVIC-N3, JL 10W7 in custom box, JL 500/1

May 19th, 2007, 10:06 PM	#6
GTblackprodigy Enthusiast 2001 Camaro z28 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: southern cali Posts: 610 iTrader: 0 reviews	what kind of shift knob is it..i didnt even know there were some out there for automatics..can you post link

May 20th, 2007, 07:53 AM	#8
1stimeford Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, Va Posts: 330 iTrader: 0 reviews	Any luck? Let us know... __________________ ________________ JLT CAI, Accufab 70MM TB/Plenum,Xcal 2/BamaChips Tune

May 20th, 2007, 12:34 PM	#9
redponygt Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 28 iTrader: 0 reviews	i bought the first product (first link), which took 7 weeks to receive by the way incase anyone was thinking about ordering. I tried following those directions but the step that says after the screw is out, push the selector button in and the handle will lift off, well that doesn't happen. I've wrestled with it and it does not budge! I'm not sure what to do! __________________ 2000 GT Covertible (AOD) 19" Konig Appeals w/ Dunlop SP9000, Eibach Pro Kit, Baer 13" Brakes, Powder-coated red calipers, Flowmaster 40s, HID upgrade, Billet Grill, Red interior trim, Pioneer AVIC-N3, JL 10W7 in custom box, JL 500/1

May 20th, 2007, 01:38 PM	#10
1stimeford Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, Va Posts: 330 iTrader: 0 reviews	Did you move the gear selector to 1st gear and then try to remove the handle? I just ran outand tried it on mine and it came right off. __________________ ________________ JLT CAI, Accufab 70MM TB/Plenum,Xcal 2/BamaChips Tune

May 20th, 2007, 02:11 PM	#11
redponygt Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 28 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah i followed the directions exactly...pulled the handbrake, shifted to first, pressed in the selector knob and lifted up, its stuck! That's really odd. __________________ 2000 GT Covertible (AOD) 19" Konig Appeals w/ Dunlop SP9000, Eibach Pro Kit, Baer 13" Brakes, Powder-coated red calipers, Flowmaster 40s, HID upgrade, Billet Grill, Red interior trim, Pioneer AVIC-N3, JL 10W7 in custom box, JL 500/1

May 20th, 2007, 02:22 PM	#12
1stimeford Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, Va Posts: 330 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well that sucks...I tried __________________ ________________ JLT CAI, Accufab 70MM TB/Plenum,Xcal 2/BamaChips Tune

May 20th, 2007, 03:56 PM	#13
redponygt Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 28 iTrader: 0 reviews	thanks 1sttimeford, i appreciate your help, hopefully upr will be able to clear it up __________________ 2000 GT Covertible (AOD) 19" Konig Appeals w/ Dunlop SP9000, Eibach Pro Kit, Baer 13" Brakes, Powder-coated red calipers, Flowmaster 40s, HID upgrade, Billet Grill, Red interior trim, Pioneer AVIC-N3, JL 10W7 in custom box, JL 500/1

May 20th, 2007, 04:10 PM	#14
1stimeford Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, Va Posts: 330 iTrader: 0 reviews	anytime __________________ ________________ JLT CAI, Accufab 70MM TB/Plenum,Xcal 2/BamaChips Tune

May 21st, 2007, 06:56 PM	#15
1stimeford Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, Va Posts: 330 iTrader: 0 reviews	Any luck?Let us know __________________ ________________ JLT CAI, Accufab 70MM TB/Plenum,Xcal 2/BamaChips Tune

May 21st, 2007, 09:25 PM	#16
redponygt Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 28 iTrader: 0 reviews	i called both ford and upr and they said it should come right off, which it doesn't, so i'm going to try to swing by the ford dealership tomorrow and see if someone can help me out. i can't believe how difficult this is! __________________ 2000 GT Covertible (AOD) 19" Konig Appeals w/ Dunlop SP9000, Eibach Pro Kit, Baer 13" Brakes, Powder-coated red calipers, Flowmaster 40s, HID upgrade, Billet Grill, Red interior trim, Pioneer AVIC-N3, JL 10W7 in custom box, JL 500/1

May 22nd, 2007, 11:49 PM	#20
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT 10.76 @ 122 with d/a of 8365 ft Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,168 iTrader: 3 reviews	Yeah make those assholes pay for it if they broke it! __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions Blown Small Block Ford with a hole in the block. 9.5 Dart Block 400 CI being saved for. Just because you can fuck a cactus doesn't mean you should. Never Lift Racecars

May 21st, 2007, 09:29 PM	#17
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	dude .. where in NJ are you? __________________

May 22nd, 2007, 11:35 PM	#18
redponygt Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 28 iTrader: 0 reviews	finally after struggling for a few days, I took it to the ford dealer, and like I feared, the guy yanked the handle off and ripped the overdrive wires. It was gonna cost $25 for a new overdrive button, so I was like screw it and I went to radioshack and bought a $3 toggle switch to which I wired the overdrive. So finally after all that headache, I have my new shift knob, and an extra toggle switch, although now I have an overdrive relocation kit available, if anyone is interested. Thanks for all your help guys. After I receive my boot, I will post pics. __________________ 2000 GT Covertible (AOD) 19" Konig Appeals w/ Dunlop SP9000, Eibach Pro Kit, Baer 13" Brakes, Powder-coated red calipers, Flowmaster 40s, HID upgrade, Billet Grill, Red interior trim, Pioneer AVIC-N3, JL 10W7 in custom box, JL 500/1

May 22nd, 2007, 11:36 PM	#19
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	so you went to FORD FORD broke your part AND made you pay for it? am I correct?> __________________

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