Removing the gearstick surround from centre console

vacuman · 9th February 2017, 19:56

Hi - is it possible to remove the entire surround, not just the gaiter? I've done a forum search and can't find any reference and don't want to dive in with a sharp blade and damage anything.

The reason is that I'm thinking about adding a built-in 2x USB charging socket to the forward left of the stick where it's easy to get to thereby leaving the ciggie socket free for dashcam in future.

Heddy · 9th February 2017, 19:58

You very carefully flip it out using a flat blade screwdriver.

cbr1100xx · 10th February 2017, 07:47

As above , and when it has been released you can pop off the trim that holds the gaiter in place and manoeuvre it over the gear knob ,

vacuman · 10th February 2017, 11:39

Thanks both, sounds simple as I hoped. Might have a go when I fit my just-ordered compensator.

COLVERT · 10th February 2017, 19:26

Might be even easier and very quick to plug in a double outlet to the existing cigarette socket. No cutting ,pushing, pulling ,tugging etc.--

9th February 2017, 19:56	#1
vacuman Gets stuck in MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: St Albans Posts: 855 Thanks: 69 Thanked 236 Times in 172 Posts	Removing the gearstick surround from centre console Hi - is it possible to remove the entire surround, not just the gaiter? I've done a forum search and can't find any reference and don't want to dive in with a sharp blade and damage anything. The reason is that I'm thinking about adding a built-in 2x USB charging socket to the forward left of the stick where it's easy to get to thereby leaving the ciggie socket free for dashcam in future.

10th February 2017, 07:47	#3
cbr1100xx Gets stuck in VW touareg Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: dunsop bridge Posts: 870 Thanks: 225 Thanked 414 Times in 235 Posts	As above , and when it has been released you can pop off the trim that holds the gaiter in place and manoeuvre it over the gear knob , __________________ WE WERE BOTH BORN ON THE 4th of JULY CAR DIED 15/11/2022---I'M STILL GOING (JUST)

9th February 2017, 19:58	#2
Heddy This is my second home None Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: None Posts: 5,556 Thanks: 465 Thanked 1,161 Times in 924 Posts	You very carefully flip it out using a flat blade screwdriver.

10th February 2017, 11:39	#4
vacuman Gets stuck in MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: St Albans Posts: 855 Thanks: 69 Thanked 236 Times in 172 Posts	Thanks both, sounds simple as I hoped. Might have a go when I fit my just-ordered compensator.

10th February 2017, 19:26	#5
COLVERT This is my second home R75 Saloon. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France/or Devon. Posts: 14,003 Thanks: 3,851 Thanked 2,167 Times in 1,816 Posts	Might be even easier and very quick to plug in a double outlet to the existing cigarette socket. No cutting ,pushing, pulling ,tugging etc.--