[priusowners]

Hi guys,

I removed the console but you won't have to IF you figure out
a way to release the "finger" by the parking brake switch.

Once released, lift the chrome boot bezel up starting at the back
'cause there are 2 tabs at the very front which slide back once the bezel is free.
If you just try to pry the bezel straight up you'll probably snap
the "finger" & the tabs off.

There IS a #25 Torx screw holding the knob on the shaft.

There's NO TWISTING (chrome plastic ring & black plastic boot
rings are keyed on a slot in the shaft).

After the screw is out pull DOWN the chrome ring as shown (but
if you use a screwdriver you will nick the soft plastic).
That releases 2 plastic fingers & the boot retaining ring will
slide off. (Chrome ring will remain on knob unless you compress
the remaining clips to slide it off)

There IS a phillips screw at the tippy-top holding the emblem on
if all you wanna do is swap emblems.

To remove console:
Lift knee bolsters STRAIGHT UP & remove the 2 10mm bolts (each side)

Move seats forward & pop 2 plastic bolt covers to gain access to
remaining bolts. I would put these caps aside as thay seemed to fall
off easily, & I almost started bolting up the console when I realized
one was missing & yeah--it was under the console.
Be sure to tuck the carpet in nicely on the sides as you push the
console back in place.

Hope this helps!

(NO-those aren't scracthes in the plastic--just a mixture of dog
& cat hair. YES-I installed the "smokers kit" last week--it won't
be used, just did it to be retro & have a place to put change.
2nd APO for "RoadHawk" front camera gifted to me 2 years ago
is HERE & wired to red/white battery lead HERE)

[6spdhyperblue]

Sweet but my hurst ball
From my 4th gen won't work?

[BradfordCamaro]

Cool, not something I want to do, but thanks for taking the time to document this.

[mnewton367]

Sooo... basically it's a huge pain in the ass to swap shifter knobs?

[andrec10]

I really like the stock shifter knob. I guess coming from a 99 vette, where I had to mod so many things, this car is setup pretty well from the factory.

[KyleL]

I am trying to diagnose a noise coming from my shifter, does the boot attach to the console? I have an auto and when I lift it up it feels like it tugs on the boot. Is that remedied by pulling off the center bezel surrounding the shifter first?

[crankaholic]

OP, thanks for sharing this. I'm thinking of getting a new knob for mine.

Quick question - The "finger" that holds the chrome boot bezel in place, do you need to push it towards the front of the car or pull towards the rear to release it?


Edit: found that it's "push towards the front" in the Hurst instructions pdf

[SS 1LE]

Wow, all this just to remove a knob? What happened to a simple threaded knob?

[Camaroguy555]

This is great info as I plan to swap to the 1LE knob, boot, and steering wheel when they become available.

[clanky]

Originally Posted by SS 1LE

Wow, all this just to remove a knob? What happened to a simple threaded knob?

Wow that's what i'm saying. Last Manual I had was a jeep. I literally just twisted it off and twisted on another one. I thought about doing this, but I know i'm not going to go through all that just to swap out a shift knob.

[crankaholic]

Originally Posted by SS 1LE

Wow, all this just to remove a knob? What happened to a simple threaded knob?

I'll see if I can die the shaft... not sure why manufacturers go with these elaborate knob fastening systems :/

[KyleL]

Here's an easier way

https://youtu.be/L7700KMto-k

[crankaholic]

Originally Posted by KyleL

Here's an easier way

https://youtu.be/L7700KMto-k

Well what do you know... it's not totally hopeless after all. Thanks for sharing the link!

[SS 1LE]

Wow, much better that way!