Author Topic: Help on removing auto stick knob. 1971 280SL  (Read 2302 times)

LUVSL

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Help on removing auto stick knob. 1971 280SL
« on: June 15, 2013, 20:37:36 »
I am trying to remove the knob off the top of the auto gearshift lever. It spins but is not coming off.

Help.

Stephen

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Re: Help on removing auto stick knob. 1971 280SL
« Reply #1 on: June 15, 2013, 20:42:54 »
Just knock it upwards it will come off. I use pliers with some rag in the jaws
slide it up the shaft then tap the pliers with a hammer.
Larry Hall (Gnuface)
2023 Ioniq6
2005 C230
1970 280SL

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Re: Help on removing auto stick knob. 1971 280SL
« Reply #2 on: June 16, 2013, 01:09:21 »
Thank you, worked like a dream. I thought it was screwed on!!!!!!!


Stephen