Changing a gearstick gator on a clio...

[simondb31]

....can anyone help me?

53 reg Dynamique.

I got a bit too 'manly' when putting it in reverse and the plastic clips snapped off. I've got a brand new part from Renault and they said all I need to do is unscrew the gearknob.....then blah blah blah.

I can see how the part actually fits, it's just the unscrewing aspect that's proving difficult so I'm wondering if I'm doing it wrong?!

Any help or tips appreciated.

Si

[davidwilson666]

Mine broke as well, no need to unscrew the gearknob though, cut the zip tie on the old gaitor to take it off. To put the new one on just turn the gaitor inside-out, then put it over the gearstick upside down and tighten the zip tie, then pull the rest down over itself and clip it in place.

Hope that makes sense!

[simondb31]

Dya know what, I never thought of giving it a shot and trying it that way - I thought motor manufacturers usually make things as difficult as possible!!!

Thanks for the tip

Si