2000 cavalier shift knob!!!

[CavLCD128]

if anyone knows how to remove a 2000 chevy cavalier 2dr coupe shift knob please let me know because i have done everything in my power including cutting the hole thing to pieces and i am totally clueless.

[89Sunbird]

I believe there is a metal clip on the side facing the dash, near the bottom of the knob...pull that out, and it should either spin off or just come straight up!

[CavLCD128]

lol tried it....in fact....u name it...ive tried it theres no clip unless its under a Reverse lock and theres nothing under the rubber ball (stock shift knob) cuz i cut it 2 pieces and theres notin there but a blue rubber ring. if tried screwin, pullin, twisting....and then i tried it on my shift knob and it didnt work either way...lol...thanx anyway

[Kris_kayton_666]

on that note is the 99 shit know set up the same way? cuz i looked and there isnt much room to pull a pin or clip out, i think you may have to push somthing in. maybe someone can pursuade me to think diffrently?

[wallyh]

There is a small clip on the front lower part of the shift knob. Remove this with some needlenose pliers before unscrewing the knob.

[Kris_kayton_666]

i just finished changing the shift knob, and all you need to do is cut a little bit of the rubber off of the bottom of the knob, the little clip has to be removed with a presicion flat screwdriver, but make sure u tap it in with a pair of pliers, wiggle it out and there u go!!
Just have patients.

[cipherus]

when i replaced my shifter i just bashed the head of the old shifter off with a hammer ;p

after i was done changing the shifter i just clicked the head back into place like nothing happened and hung the whole assembly on my wall, good as new.

[CavLCD128]

o well idk what any of you did but i went to 2 dealerships and they both said that the 2000 chevy cavalier (that i own) 2.2L (if that makes a difference) (it dosnt) manual shift knob does not come off and in no way is designed to be removed for an aftermarket shift knob....:-/