Help with removal of Btr 4 speed shift knob plastic

[SirkWhyXF 1,533]

Hey guys, I’ve purchased one of the eBay chrome inserts for the 4 speed auto shifter knob on my BFmk3 and NFI how to get the old one off???

I can see there is a screw inside underneath holding it in but can’t work out how to get in there.

If anyone has replaced there’s and has some advice for me that would be greatly appreciated. 
 

I posted I Ford forums and got a reply to remove the shifter button, but I’m worried I’m starting to damage the leather trying to leaver out from the top.

 

any ideas?

[SirkWhyXF 1,533]

Worked it out.

[dex 2,065]

Done this one ,, 

no help /YouTube’s on the subject 

 

Park brake on 

pull the shifter back to neutral or drive 

remove the screw in the front 

pull the shift knob up ,,

grab the knob “ no jokes , we are grown ups “ 

Prize the shift knob With a screwdriver to one side ,, think it’s from the right side ,, outwards ,,

it”ll pop out ,,

up on the inside of the now vacant hole ,,

there’s a screw ,,,take it out ,,

top will then pop off . 

are you finishing it off with the chrome quadrant as well ,?

[SirkWhyXF 1,533]

On 9/15/2021 at 8:37 PM, dex said:

Done this one ,, 

no help /YouTube’s on the subject 

 

Park brake on 

pull the shifter back to neutral or drive 

remove the screw in the front 

pull the shift knob up ,,

grab the knob “ no jokes , we are grown ups “ 

Prize the shift knob With a screwdriver to one side ,, think it’s from the right side ,, outwards ,,

it”ll pop out ,,

up on the inside of the now vacant hole ,,

there’s a screw ,,,take it out ,,

top will then pop off . 

are you finishing it off with the chrome quadrant as well ,?

 

Bit of a belated thanks, but cheers for the explanation dex.

I did mate, reflection can be a bitch on a sunny day, but looks good.

 

Here’s a link to the process with pics on aff if anyone needs it, cbf to post it all again.

https://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?p=6639417#post6639417