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Removing the Gear Knob from Your Car

Model: (Various brands) Various
Part: Shift knob

Remove the gear knob from your car? Here's how to do it. Use a screwdriver to remove the plastic ring under the knob, then detach it from the rod. Remove the leather gaiter from the edge of the centre console, and detach the trim using a plastic lever. Take the new gaiter (same size) and fit it onto the rod on the centre console, securing the clips of the trim. Install the new knob and secure it with the plastic ring. If the knob does not have a locking ring: secure it on top of the rod or screw it down until fully threaded.

Updated on 28 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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Today's main instructions will show you the procedure for removing and replacing the horn or sound signal on the Renault Duster, as well as the Dacia Duster. First, open the bonnet of the vehicle and start removing the front bumper by unscrewing all the fixing screws; you will find the horn right in front of the radiator, as shown in the video. At this point, disconnect the electrical connector and unscrew the bracket screw to remove and replace the horn with the new one; finally, reassemble the front bumper!

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