Shift knob replacement

[Chuck_Zombie]

Hi all. This is my first post here. I am the owner of a 5-speed 2007 PT Cruiser, Pacific Coast Highway Edition. My PT is blue so I put blue lights under the dash on both sides and under the front seats (so the light shines on the feet of backseat passengers). I recently saw a shift knob that had blue led lights at the top of it and I am very interested in buying it, but I've never changed a shift knob before. Basically I just want to know what I'm doing before I dive in there and break something. Can anyone give me instructions on how to change it?

Edit: Here's a link to a pic of the same model as mine.

http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2...18655.2-lg.jpg

My shift knob is exactly like that.


Edit again: I saw another thread where someone was selling the same shift knob I was interested in getting but I can't find the thread now.....if you see this, I know you can help me, lol.

[CreepyPT]

Originally Posted by Chuck_Zombie

Hi all. This is my first post here. I am the owner of a 5-speed 2007 PT Cruiser, Pacific Coast Highway Edition. My PT is blue so I put blue lights under the dash on both sides and under the front seats (so the light shines on the feet of backseat passengers). I recently saw a shift knob that had blue led lights at the top of it and I am very interested in buying it, but I've never changed a shift knob before. Basically I just want to know what I'm doing before I dive in there and break something. Can anyone give me instructions on how to change it?

Edit: Here's a link to a pic of the same model as mine.

http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2...18655.2-lg.jpg

My shift knob is exactly like that.


Edit again: I saw another thread where someone was selling the same shift knob I was interested in getting but I can't find the thread now.....if you see this, I know you can help me, lol.

It's easier than you think. Pull up. First time off is a little stiff, after that it's pretty easy!
I will mention I bought an aftermarket knob that attached with allen screws. The knob itself was softer metal (lead almost!). So I finally ended up getting my dremel and a grinding bit in there and making some dimples for the allen screws to set in. Prior to that I had problems with the new shift knob sliding around/off.

Good luck and enjoy!

[prettybluewoody]

And when you look for a new one, try Flameball --- they come in a variety of colors and designs, and light up like you mentioned.

p.s.- welcome to the forum!