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Having a complete lack of an install guide I've decided to make my own with proper pictures and instructions on how to fit a MKIV gear knob on your MK3. This took me about 30 minutes including buying the small hose clamp required.
What you need for this:
A new shifter with an integrated gaiter and an elastic base
A small hose clamp for the base of the shifter shaft
A hack-saw to cut through the shifter shaft
Some masking/sticky tape to mark the distance of the cut to the shifter stalk
A flat head screw driver to adjust the hose clamp
A rag/cloth to cover and collect any excess metal
So here is the first step: Observe how atrociously bad your gear knob is and decide to get a new one!
(Thanks Marshall! aka. Sierra055)
Secondly: Remove your old gearknob and/or gaiter by unscrewing the old knob and pulling off the gaiter from the shift gate trim:
Thirdly: Measure 35mm from the top of the shifter rod and mark the distance with a piece of tape, then begin to cut it with a hack-saw:
Fourthly: File the top of the shifter stalk until its flat and you have reached the 35mm marking. Remove the tape and sand vertically to make the surface and bit more abrasive and remove any sharp edges:
Fifthly: Insert the hose clamp over the bottom of the shift knob as seen here:
Sixthly: Push the gearknob over the shaft and position correctly, then begin tightening the hose clamp until its secure:
Finally: Re-insert the shift gate trim and pull the base of the gaiter over the trim and it should hold well, and ENJOY
What you need for this:
A new shifter with an integrated gaiter and an elastic base
A small hose clamp for the base of the shifter shaft
A hack-saw to cut through the shifter shaft
Some masking/sticky tape to mark the distance of the cut to the shifter stalk
A flat head screw driver to adjust the hose clamp
A rag/cloth to cover and collect any excess metal
So here is the first step: Observe how atrociously bad your gear knob is and decide to get a new one!
(Thanks Marshall! aka. Sierra055)
Secondly: Remove your old gearknob and/or gaiter by unscrewing the old knob and pulling off the gaiter from the shift gate trim:
Thirdly: Measure 35mm from the top of the shifter rod and mark the distance with a piece of tape, then begin to cut it with a hack-saw:
Fourthly: File the top of the shifter stalk until its flat and you have reached the 35mm marking. Remove the tape and sand vertically to make the surface and bit more abrasive and remove any sharp edges:
Fifthly: Insert the hose clamp over the bottom of the shift knob as seen here:
Sixthly: Push the gearknob over the shaft and position correctly, then begin tightening the hose clamp until its secure:
Finally: Re-insert the shift gate trim and pull the base of the gaiter over the trim and it should hold well, and ENJOY
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