Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles
Car tutorial (Do it yourself) Motorcycle tutorial (Do it yourself) Frequently Asked Questions

Replacing the Gear Knob

Model: Vauxhall Astra Astra G - Years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Part: Shift knob

See other generations:
This video is currently unavailable

To remove the gear knob, pull it upwards. Next, remove the trim plastics located just below the gaiter along the centre tunnel to access and replace the gaiter itself with a new one. Installing the new gaiter is straightforward as it is secured to the plastic frame with a specific clip: once this is released, you can remove the old gaiter and fit the new one. Finally, reassemble all the previously removed plastic trim parts and fit the new knob by pushing it onto the lever (protect it with a cloth and tap it in with a rubber mallet).


Updated on 5 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


Related tutorials

Removing the Gear Knob from the Gear Lever
Removing the Gear Knob from the Gear Lever
Vauxhall Astra (2004-2010 / Astra H) Customising your vehicle has always been a point of pride for every motorist; here’s one possibility. Gently remove the gaiter covering the gear leve…
Replacing the Gear Knob and Gaiter on the Opel Astra
Replacing the Gear Knob and Gaiter on the Opel Astra
Vauxhall Astra (2004-2010 / Astra H) Today's instructions will show you how to remove and replace the gear knob and gaiter on the Opel Astra in simple steps. First, get into the vehicle …
How to Replace the Gear Knob on an Opel Astra H
How to Replace the Gear Knob on an Opel Astra H
Vauxhall Astra (2004-2010 / Astra H) In this video, learn how to replace the gear knob on an Opel Astra H. The procedure is quite simple. First, lift the gear cover using a plastic spatu…

How to Open the Bonnet on the Mitsubishi L200?

In this tutorial, you will see how to open the bonnet on the Mitsubishi L200, a very simple operation that follows the standard procedure. First, open the vehicle and go to the driver's side, then locate the lever at the lower outer area, just in front of the pedals, and pull it. Next, position yourself in front of the bonnet, locate the second lever above the Mitsubishi logo, and push it to the right, releasing the latch. At this point, you can fully lift the bonnet and secure it with the prop rod.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos