I just bought a Cobalt LS last week and I have a couple of questions if someone can help me. I would like to change the shifter knob but do not know how. Does anyone know how to do that? I have no power locks on my car and I am trying to change the lock rods to a different style. I am not sure if they just screw off or if it is just glued to the rod. If someone can help with that too. That would be great.

 

if its a 5 spd then the shifter is easy. turn the locking collar on the shift boot, wiggle the knob and pull up it will come off (found out at a red light one day bored). I cant help you with the locks, i dont have a clue.

 

Thanks, The shifter is easy. I will find out somehow on the lock problem. I have manual locks and i wants to change the pull sticks on them. But thanks anyhow on the shifter

 

yea just dont do it at a red light i thought i broke it and the light turned green. im gonna take a look at the locks for you, ive kinda been wondering myself. i got the stripped model too, but she gets me where im going.

 

twist them

 

I did try to twist them but I am afraid I am going to break them off. Any suggestions on the removal part?

do you know how to remove the shifter boot?

 

the base of the shift boot just pops off. as for the locks you might need some force.

 

..the lock knobs just take a set of vice grips lock down on the & and pull/twist, your not going to break anything. But after you get them off you will probably have to trim the little rod b/c the locks will stick WAY up if you dont. Trust me i did it on my car