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[Old Fella]

Hi Guys
I need to replace the manual gear lever gaitor on my F/L estate. The new gaitor I have purchased needs to be fitted into the original plastic surround. If anybody on here has done this job,could they pass on any tips please.
TIA
Old Fella

[Bionic]

Easy peasy m8. Its just clips that hold it in, or it was on mine when I did it but they are tight so take care when you prise it out. 

[Old Fella]

Easy peasy m8. Its just clips that hold it in, or it was on mine when I did it but they are tight so take care when you prise it out. 

Could you explain this in a bit more detail please!
Thanks
Old Fella

 

[Agemo]

He means that the new gaiter fits to the white plastic surround, with spring steel clips. When I fitted my cream leather ones, decided to use a hot glue gun to make life easier. When the whole gaiter/surround is clicked into position, it won't move.   

[mathewst]

I've replaced mine also.
Clips didn't help cause leather was thicker than original one.
Had to glue it in as Agemo suggested.

[Old Fella]

Thanks for the replies! Mine was a bit different! After separating the outer plastic retaining assembly, I found that the gaitor was attached to the lower half with metal staples! After carefully removing these, I replaced the gaitor with a new leather one and rebuilt the whole assembly using glue.

 The whole thing is a great improvement!

Old Fella.

[Agemo]

I stand corrected. Just checked my old one, which had staples. Glad you're sorted anyway.