Chrome Gear selector removal

[Akuiper1982]

Hi Folks.

I currently have myself an 04 TL awd vrx and am wanting to remove the chrome gear selector surrond. How does it get removed without breaking the clips??

[Ken N]

Um, sorry that this reply is sooo late. I haven't been here for a while.

When I removed mine, I stuck my small soft digits (fingers) down the sides of the clips and used my finger-tips to pull the clips out and up a little, carefully working my around the surround, swearing occassionally as they clipped backed in and needed more coaxing. I may have even used small wedges of timber under the clips to stop them re-engaging. I recall removing the trim on the passenger side as well - but I wished that I hadn't.

Ken N

[leadfoot6]

Better late than never.

My gear selector chrome trim is peeling and would look better changed for a new one.

Thanks for the advice.

[leadfoot6]

Here are some images from Ebay(click to enlarge) which should help the removal process:

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mitsubis...wAAOSwj3ldZjU4

According to the seller TL/TW is different from TJ

Please Note : This Gear Shift Surround will NOT fit TJ / KJ and earlier models as they are slightly different.

Difference confirmed here:

https://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/sh...=1#post1197559




Image host = ImageVenue:

https://www.imagevenue.com/

which I am finding easy/better to use compared to some other hosting services.

So far, there is no "signup" needed, no "watermark" like Photobucket, and the images tend to be permanent.

[leadfoot6]

Combined with the information and images in this thread:

https://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=81169

this job is now relatively easy.

[leadfoot6]

This thread:

https://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/sh...l=1#post675338

is helpful for removing the shifter itself.

So, I believe that all bases are covered.

More information:

https://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/sh...l=1#post657397