bmasek89

ive got an 05 v6 manual. i have the stock shifter and the wrapping around my shift **** is tearing from the **** so i want to replace it. it doesnt seem like it will unscrew. i tried to unscrew it and it felt like the whole pillar the **** is on twisted too. doesnt seem right. any thoughts or advice would be appreciated. do i need to put a new shifter in the car to be able to replace it?

Nutty2003

the boot is on a lip of the shift **** pull it down off the **** and it will unscrew with no problem

gotit

you just have to grab the shaft tightly to make sure it doesn't turn, its only hand tight. As said earlier removing the boot makes it alot easier.

pat6674u

If you need a stock shift **** I have a leather and plastic one, let me know.

bmasek89

not looking for a new stock one. about to purchase one online, still deciding on which one i want. just need to get the damn thing off when i get the new one, that seems to be my only issue at the moment.

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Be aware that the S197 has M12x1.25 metric threads
and not the more common SN95 M12x1.75 shifter **** threads....