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MODIFYING OR DETAILING YOUR I30 => INTERIOR => Topic started by: Darjm on February 04, 2012, 13:20:28

Title: Handbrake/Auto Gearstick housing removal??
Post by: Darjm on February 04, 2012, 13:20:28: Hi

New owner of an i30 CRDI and my missus managed to drop a ring down into the cavity under the handbrake/shifter.

I managed to remove 4 screws and the larger hex bolts, and the housing moves about, but it still seems connected to something under the Gearstick assembly, therefore im unable to get the ring...

Any ideas on how to lift it off/up.

Cheers Dar.
Title: Re: Handbrake/Auto Gearstick housing removal??
Post by: meehalych on February 04, 2012, 16:52:54: Do you mean this console?
(http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/meehalych/ImageHandler-4.png)

I'll see if I can find an answer
Title: Re: Handbrake/Auto Gearstick housing removal??
Post by: meehalych on February 04, 2012, 17:03:43: (http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/meehalych/1.png)
(http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/meehalych/2-1.png)
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Title: Re: Handbrake/Auto Gearstick housing removal??
Post by: ElleB on February 04, 2012, 19:11:07: I guess it depends on the metal composition of the ring....but one of those magnetic rods, for retrieving dropped nuts in the engine area, might be useful.....even if you put a dob of "blu tack" on the end of it, if the magnet does not work, you might be able to press and pick up the ring. :Prayer:

Double sided tape also may do the trick....depends how many carats the diamond is I guess....... :rofl:
Title: Re: Handbrake/Auto Gearstick housing removal??
Post by: Darjm on February 04, 2012, 19:44:50: Ah thanks for the replys guys, looks helpful.

Hopefully will have it back tomorrow!
Title: Re: Handbrake/Auto Gearstick housing removal??
Post by: Dazzler on February 05, 2012, 01:21:51: Welcome Darjm.. Keep in touch (you can see we are are a friendly bunch) :happydance:
Title: Re: Handbrake/Auto Gearstick housing removal??
Post by: 2i30s on February 05, 2012, 01:56:54: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Title: Re: Handbrake/Auto Gearstick housing removal??
Post by: Doggie 1 on February 05, 2012, 13:12:18: Quote from: ElleB on February 04, 2012, 19:11:07
....but one of those magnetic rods, for retrieving dropped nuts might be useful.....

I didn't even know there was such a thing :confused: :confused: :scared:
Title: Re: Handbrake/Auto Gearstick housing removal??
Post by: meehalych on February 05, 2012, 13:21:13: Quote from: db08 on February 05, 2012, 13:12:18
I didn't even know there was such a thing :confused: :confused: :scared:
(http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/meehalych/2b11ca86.png)
(http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/meehalych/66798e99.png)

I have this one with magnetic tip
(http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/meehalych/c9e8d70d.png)
Title: Re: Handbrake/Auto Gearstick housing removal??
Post by: Doggie 1 on February 05, 2012, 13:53:49: Yep. I'm sure I saw one of those on my doctor's desk :scared: :scared: :scared:
Title: Re: Handbrake/Auto Gearstick housing removal??
Post by: meehalych on February 05, 2012, 14:04:00: Quote from: db08 on February 05, 2012, 13:53:49
Yep. I'm sure I saw one of those on my doctor's desk :scared: :scared: :scared:
Did you swallow a nut? :mrgreen:
Title: Re: Handbrake/Auto Gearstick housing removal??
Post by: Darjm on March 19, 2012, 11:41:11: Well update finally!

Managed to get the centre console dismantled......but no ring! doh...

Decided it had slipped down under the carpet, so proceeded to take front seat out for better access, and yas! stuck my hands under the carpet and found it!

Thanks for yer helps!
Title: Re: Handbrake/Auto Gearstick housing removal??
Post by: Doggie 1 on March 19, 2012, 11:50:07: :baps:
Congratulations on finding your ring. That's good news.
And you didn't even need that special tool to locate dropped nuts :D :goodjob2: That's always a good thing.
Title: Re: Handbrake/Auto Gearstick housing removal??
Post by: Dazzler on March 19, 2012, 12:35:35: Quote from: db08 on March 19, 2012, 11:50:07
:baps:
Congratulations on finding your ring. That's good news.
And you didn't even need that special tool to locate dropped nuts :D :goodjob2: That's always a good thing.

:whsaid:
Title: Re: Handbrake/Auto Gearstick housing removal??
Post by: Nickoss on November 07, 2012, 11:32:20: Quote from: meehalych on February 04, 2012, 16:52:54
Do you mean this console?
(http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/meehalych/ImageHandler-4.png)

I'll see if I can find an answer

Hello Guys I own the new i30 and I was wondering if someone could help me with an additional diagram of the new i30's centre console!The reason is that my car, has not an armrest and I would like to buy an original one in order to install,But the local dealer can't help with the excuse that the car is very new and they have not armrest as a part(they don't have the parts codes)any help...
Ps forgot to write that the dealer also told me that IF should I install an armrest,then it probably goes with the whole centre console
Title: Re: Handbrake/Auto Gearstick housing removal??
Post by: Nickoss on November 15, 2012, 06:53:47: Anyone?
Title: Re: Handbrake/Auto Gearstick housing removal??
Post by: Doggie 1 on November 15, 2012, 06:56:28: Sorry Nickoss, I can't help you.
Hopefully someone will be able to.
Title: Re: Handbrake/Auto Gearstick housing removal??
Post by: meehalych on November 15, 2012, 07:46:26: Nickoss
I failed to find any diagram of new i30 (to no avail for Cee'd too) in a place, where I use to borrowing drawing of old i30.