ASTRO VENT KNOB REMOVAL
 

Anyone ever removed an astro vent knob on shifter console?
Schoon

RE: ASTRO VENT KNOB REMOVAL
 

Can't help you with that one SCHOON, mine has A/C.

RE: ASTRO VENT KNOB REMOVAL
 

If memory serves me correctly, there is a little Allen socket set screw on the bottom facing surface. Loosen it and the knob slips off.

RE: ASTRO VENT KNOB REMOVAL
 

You are right there is one very small set screw in the bottom of each knob.
Turns out they are stripped.
I guess I will need to put the knobs off with some pliers.
Hope I don't screw something else up.

RE: ASTRO VENT KNOB REMOVAL
 

Actually the threads are just plastic. About the second time I put mine back on, I had to use Loctite or superglue. Worked. :)

RE: ASTRO VENT KNOB REMOVAL
 

Can you use a small screw extractor?

RE: ASTRO VENT KNOB REMOVAL
 

We are taking real small set screws.
Like smaller then a 1/16"
Do they make screw extractors that small?

RE: ASTRO VENT KNOB REMOVAL
 

Not sure but I would imagine. perhaps for the computer industry or something. If not how about drilling it out and re-tapping it a little bigger. Better than yanking it off with pliers, right? Good luck with it. Cheers

RE: ASTRO VENT KNOB REMOVAL
 

How about putting a small dab of elmers glue on the allen wrench, inserting it in the screw, and letting it set up. Now ya might be able to pull gently as you turn the screw, and get the screw to kinda thread it's way out. Soak the wrench and screw in hot water and the glue will disolve, thus releasing the screw from the wrench. Just a thought. :eek:

RE: ASTRO VENT KNOB REMOVAL
 

Try magnetizing the allen wrench and apply a slight amount of pressure when unscrewing the set screw. That's how I got mine out.