cbowditch Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 I'm trying to change the leather cover on the auto gear lever. I did a forum search and found reference to hidden screws but no further details. I found the hidden screws, popped out the 2 buttons and took cover off plastic lever. However the small button is connected to 2 wires and I can't see how to disconnect the button so it can pass through the lever. See picture, can anyone advise how to do this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jongilly Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 You have to cut the wirez and then solder them after you have fitted the new lever... im just doing the same job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 You dont have to cut the wires. If you trace back the cables it goes to a blue plug to the front left side of the shifter. You can use a de-pin tool to depin it. However it usually is easier to just cut it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_supra Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 If I remember rightly, you undo the screws on the selector plate (which has the D, P, N etc. on it), then lift it up which gives you access underneath it and to the connectors for those wires. It saves you having to cut and solder but is more fiddly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbowditch Posted June 10, 2020 Author Share Posted June 10, 2020 Thanks guys. I don't have a de-pin tool, so looks like I will either cut the wires or leave the old tatty shifter cover on. I managed to lose the big button as well. It pinged off somewhere in the car/garage and I can't find it anywhere. Does anyone know where I can buy a new one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbowditch Posted June 10, 2020 Author Share Posted June 10, 2020 I finally found the button after hours of searching lol. I just put the old shifter back for now. Will look to get a de-pin tool at some point. Will be neater than cutting and soldering I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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