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Shift Lever Knob Replacement

NOTE: Make sure not to get any silicone grease on the terminal part of the connectors and switches, especially if you have silicone grease on your hands or gloves.
  1. Grasp the shift lever boot ring, and slip it out of the shift lever knob.
    Fig 1: Grasping Shift Lever Boot Ring And Slip It Out Of Shift Lever Knob
    G08066593Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Wrap the end of a flat-tip screwdriver with tape, pry the shift lever knob cover locks (A), and remove the shift lever knob cover (B).
    Fig 2: Shift Lever Knob Cover Locks And Shift Lever Knob Cover With Torque Specifications
    G08066594Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Remove the screws (C), and remove the shift lever knob (D).
  4. Apply silicone grease to the top (E) of the shift lever rod.
  5. Install a new shift lever knob on the shift lever, and secure it with new screws.
  6. Install the shift lever knob cover on the shift lever knob.
  7. Slide the shift lever boot ring over the shift lever knob until it snaps on.
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