Auto Gear Shroud Removal

[Lyger]

Anyone have a clue how to remove the A/T gear shroud? The bit with the D R P N + - written on it as the letters dont illuminate i think a bulbs gone.

[marzman]

Yes mate, dead easy.

 

See a guide i linked to in this diy:

 

viewtopic.php?f=53&t=21147&hilit=paddle+shift&start=0

[marzman]

wait, wrong diy... i meant this one - direct link instead.

 

http://liljerk.morpheus.net/350Z/dash_removal/

 

My tip is to use a very small flat headed screwdriver under the trim, at the part where it says to pull up with your hands...

[Lyger]

Thanks but mines an Auto not a lot to grab. Ill try and post results. Thanks again.

[marzman]

Mines an auto too. Its the same. Use a v.small flat head screwdriver under the plastic part, instead of grabbing it.

 

I've dismantled mine about 15 times without any problem!

[Lyger]

Whereabouts with the screwdriver???

[marzman]

On the guide where it says to put your fingers in and pull the shroud up - we cant get our fingers in there cos of the auto thing. so wedge the screwdriver under this part at the front from where the handbrake is and then twist the driver to force the shroud up.

 

Once this is off, you'll have the dark grey auto thing... this is a b!tch to get off but be patient - there are 4 tabs around the outside of it, which you'll need a large flat head screwdriver to lever off. Be careful though, do this slowly as you need to apply A LOT of pressure!

[Lyger]

Thanks !! Ill Have another go!!

[Lyger]

Removed Cover to find No illumination for the + - Side of the Shroud. So only the letters illuminate!