New dash knob...does the plastic sleeve come off??

[H.G.P.]

Have a new dash knob, do you first remove the plastic sleeve, or is it suppose to come off completely before placing the knob on the switch stem.

Thanks

[H.G.P.]

......the "sleeve" that came with the knob appears to be a plastic tube extending from it's base. Is this left on with installation? (Sorry for the moronic question, I have not had to replace a knob on the Porsche before.)

Thanks

[Gunter]

The OEM knobs have what is called a "crush" sleeve. To get the shift knob off, put an open-end, or adjustable, wrench under the knob and hammer from underneath to get it off. You may be able to re-use the old sleeve or you can get a new one. Cheers.

[H.G.P.]

Thanks Gunter. This is an OEM packaged Porsche knob. The "tube" I'm looking at I suppose is the sleeve your refering to. It slides right on, can't see how it holds, but it is working.

Thanks again.