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How to recover the gear knob of a car

Model: (Various brands) Various
Part: Shift knob

The following video tutorial will show you the steps to remove and renew the metal cover of the gear knob of a car. Using a flathead screwdriver, we remove the cover and then sandpaper to matte and clean the entire area. We degrease and clean before moving on to polishing the cover. We spray water on the cover to improve adhesion with the gear shift markings. Once finished, we can insert the metal cover on the gear knob. This operation allows us to restore the knob without having to replace it.

Posted on 24 February 2025 by ScegliAuto

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On the Peugeot 407, the boot may become stuck, possibly due to a problem with the control button or the lock actuator. In such cases, you can perform an emergency opening by following the simple procedure shown in this tutorial. First, open the rear doors, then lower the seat back by operating the release lever. Next, go inside the boot, locate the lock, and manually operate it using a flathead screwdriver. The boot will then be free to open.

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