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Shifter knob question

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TacoFister, Jun 30, 2017.

  1. Jun 30, 2017 at 4:43 PM
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    TacoFister

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    Folks. I've searched but failed! Anyhow, has anyone taken the shifter knob apart?? I want to flat black the grey part...

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  2. Jun 30, 2017 at 4:45 PM
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    Might be easier to get some painters tape and keep it together and paint it like it is.
     
  3. Jun 30, 2017 at 4:46 PM
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    Was thinking that to. Just like to take it apart. If I can't then that might be the solution
     
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    Probably going to break the plastic clips that hold the plastic cover on the shifter. If you feel like risking it try and pry it off with a plastic none marring pry tool. If not then just tape it off
     
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  5. Jun 30, 2017 at 5:41 PM
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    Have you seen the prices of replacing those shift knobs. Be careful if you take it apart.
     
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    I bought a spare off Craigslist for $20 just because I know that someday it will look like crap I'll it would bug me.
     
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    looks like taping it off is my only option
     
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  9. Jul 1, 2017 at 9:43 PM
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    Because I'm bored.

    It's really easy to take apart. I wasn't careful at all and just put a screw driver under and pryed it off.

    There are a couple clips but the rest is glued. So you'll have to pop it apart and reglue it with something.

    It stays together okay without glue so you might be able to get away with no glue.

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    In fact I snapped it back together with no glue and could get it apart with my hands.
     
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  10. Jul 1, 2017 at 10:10 PM
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    Anybody want one for free? PayPal me $10 for shipping and I'll send it your way
     
  11. Jul 1, 2017 at 11:02 PM
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    Sweet
    Thanks!
     
  12. Jul 1, 2017 at 11:14 PM
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    Yep. No problem!

    When you do it there are some clips at the bottom that pop out first. Then the rest is glued.

    I just wedged with a screwdriver then ripped it off the rest of the way. I highly doubt you can damage it. :)
     

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