General: 850: New Gear Knob

[robbyc]

Hey everyone, im looking for a replacement genuine volvo gearknob for my 850 as the old one is falling apart, i was wondering if they are easy to remove and fit, and if anyone is breaking their car or has a spare one they would like to sell me, thanks alot!!

Rob
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[Nunchukhamster]

Removal involves pulling up VERY hard. Some people will say it can't be done, but try pm'ing Mole, he's done it several time and has a good explanation of just how hard you have to pull them and why.

[stusT5]

you are supposed to cut the collar of the bottom of the gearknob and remove the retaining clip be interesting to see it done by pulling it would save a lot of agro

[Nunchukhamster]

He said it was easier if you have a sunroof....apparently open roof, stand on front seats, hold on tightly and give it a yank (please note I am still talking about the gearknob removal!!!). Has to be a sharp, sudden pull, not just a constant tension.

[GMT 16750]

Originally Posted by Nunchukhamster

.... open roof, stand on front seats, hold on tightly and give it a yank

Do you need to be mechanically minded? - sounds very technical indeed

[IC]

Originally Posted by robbyc

Hey everyone, im looking for a replacement genuine volvo gearknob for my 850 as the old one is falling apart, i was wondering if they are easy to remove and fit, and if anyone is breaking their car or has a spare one they would like to sell me, thanks alot!!

Rob
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Hi, I have copied a thread on removing the gearknob on a C70 by Mammor Dewan from the archive. The process does not require any cutting.

I changed the gear knob on my C70 today. Here are my tips:

- Start by pulling up the gaiter from the centre console (it should just pop out)

- Pull it over the gear knob as far as it will go

- At this stage you should be able to see two small looking clips just under where the gear leaver finishes. Use a flat headed screw driver to lever these out of the grooves in the gear stick (not to hard as you may snap them)

- Once these have been levered the gaiter should slide down the gear stick. You should now be able to see the metal of the gear stick.

- At the bottom of the gear knob you will see a further 2 clips/catches. Bend/Break (depending on whether you want to reuse the knob) these off and the gear knob should pull off.

- Attach the new gear knob, click in to place, slide gaiter up to base and thats about it.

Should take about 30 mins (if that)

[robbyc]

Cheers for everything guys, ive got to find 1 first lol

[1999s70]

I've changed mine twice. Very, very hard to get the old one off. Putting the new one on also requires bashing the top with a mallet - you won't damage anything, but cover the new shift knob with a soft cloth before you use your mallet. Also - you may loosen or damage the gear position bulb in the center console, so be prepared to possibly replace it afterwards, as well.

[pipefighter1]

Hi, Just changed mine this afternoon, Took a firm hold with both hands ( as you do! ) And exerted quick but firm pressure upwards without really pulling and off it popped! No standing on seats or cutting anything! Fitting new one ( Ripspeed chrome ball) required cutting the gear lever by about 1 and a 1/2" so that the chrome ball sat on top of the gaiter. without any of the stick showing. Enter angle grinder and a blanket to stop sparks going where they weren't wanted and now a nice chrome ball in place of old knob.

Total time including cutting lever about 15 min.