How To Remove & Refit face lift Stronic shift knob Audi B8 S4

Not happy with the boring early 2000's style shift knob then this is the video for you!
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The only issue is being Stronic you are limited to what Audi makes unlike manual transmissions.
So off I went and done lots and lots of research and came up short all I really found was the later model S4 one which requires you to heat up the plastic selector and rotate it 90 degrees which I didn't fancy doing in case it went wrong.
Then I decided to order a couple of similar later model ones from an a6 2015 and a q7 and see if they fit.
That gets us to where we are today in the video, this is a straight swap, fits perfectly without having to cut, adapt or change anything and can be reversed at any time.
Part number for new shift knob - 8K2713139S
can be found on facelift a4 / a5 / q5 models.
Used on ebay
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New On eBay RHD
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I purchased it from eBay used for £40 delivered.
Please note that all videos are as a guide on how we would approach this restoration, please take care when doing it for yourself, we take no responsibility for any work you undertake yourself
Hope you have found this helpful; any questions drop them in the comments below.
Thanks for watching, see you next time.
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[@mishanthasinghasiriweera6067]

Thanks for the video! Only video I found with instructions on how to get the button out :)

[@TheParrottBros]

Mishantha Singhasiriweera your very welcome, that’s the reason I made the video as there isn’t a complete guide and I brought mine with button in too.

[@danieljack9214]

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[@franklinalfonso8098]

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[@danieljack9214]

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[@danieljack9214]

@Franklin Alfonso It worked and I finally got access to my account again. I'm so happy! Thanks so much you really help me out :D

[@86753091974]

mine was spring loaded stuck in...i took an old wiper blade and used the strong metal part of the inserts (there are 2 metal strips on each side of the wiper blade insert on most cars) i made a hook tool out of it to reach in and hook and grab the inside part of the button to pull it out...worked great. thx for video !!!

[@ajaysandhu2914]

Great video mate, I thought it would be harder to swap over but you made it look easy! 👏🏽👏🏽

[@TheParrottBros]

Thanks buddy, they do say it’s easy when you know how 😂. Enjoy

[@TheGravelBadger]

Changed my S5 lever just now following this.. easy as and looks great! Thanks

[@TheParrottBros]

Brilliant glad it helped

[@hcic8738]

That trick to get the button is legendary my friend!! Not to mention a lot easier then trying from underneath. Thanks

[@TheParrottBros]

Thank you, appreciate the comment

[@lorenreyes2855]

Great video for the newer S4's

[@tomsandford6133]

Just swapped mine, looks amazing. Thank you so much for the video!

[@TheParrottBros]

My pleasure 👌🏻

[@Repetititive]

Super helpful! I accidently took the clip that holds the button out when I got my new knob so the tape trick was essential

[@TheParrottBros]

T B glad you found that helpful 👌🏻

[@borceasilviu6640]

Hi there! I've seen your video a while ago, liked it and you made me want having that shift knob, I loved it right away. I agree with you, it looks soooo much more stylish than the old one. I couldn't take that knob out of my mind and recently I've ordered the new type, I can't wait to be delivered to change the (ugly 🤭) old one. Anyway, I had a look again to your tutorial to be ready for the knob exchange. Thank you for the clear explanations and tips; thanks to you this job looks like an easy peasy one 😉 Great training!

[@TheParrottBros]

Glad the video is still getting used, makes a massive difference and for relatively low costs :)

[@user-jf5zu7hw9i]

Very well explained. Thanks. a lot for the info, managed to do the same thing as you! Very nice tutorial

[@VirtualAleksP]

Smart beardy man, very nice touch on getting the button out. Great video, cheers

[@julienrogers2658]

Thank you, great video! I think I'm going to do this for my worn out A3 s-tronic shifter

[@TheParrottBros]

Thank you

[@arad2946]

Thank you so much. I live in Dubai and it's mostly 50 degrees Celsius in here. The leather part for my car became like a biscuit. Breaks every time I change gear lol. Now I can change it without paying a lot to Audi.

[@TheParrottBros]

Yeah I can imagine how much the sun damages everything! Glad the video had been helpful. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@RomanTrollanski]

You guys are filthy rich over there, shut up and just buy a new car.

[@MarcRiesel]

Great help mate, thank you! Look amazing with my New knob !

[@TheParrottBros]

Wicked, glad you found it helpful

[@Lebelu2007]

Great guide, just did the exact same to my B8 S4!

[@TheParrottBros]

Thank you, yeah makes a massive difference doesn’t it

[@ricwke3352]

My gaiter looked like it was chewed by the dog after 10 years in the California sun. I bought one like yours from a wrecker and could not figure out how to get the button out. I even ran a borescope inside to see what's doin, and there were more bits than a Swiss watch. So I used compressed air to blow it out and put a ty-wrap on it. I like your Mylar tape method better. You video was full and complete. Good show.

[@TheParrottBros]

Thanks Ric appreciate the comment, I tried a number of ways before deciding the brown tape option was the best, borescope I love that idea 🤙🏻

[@Bazw011]

Tape trick helped me get the button out with ease, cheers :)

[@TheParrottBros]

Glad it’s getting put to good use still 👌🏻

[@AngloSaxon1]

Great vid

[@bernardarayes2475]

very useful stuff! Clear instructions

[@TheParrottBros]

Thanks buddy

[@alanclayton2349]

Looks stunning that.

[@TheParrottBros]

Alan Clayton thank you :)

[@elcomparobert8218]

Awesome video sir! This works for an Audi Q7 07-10 by the way, it’s the one I did this for.

[@TheParrottBros]

That’s great thank you for commenting

[@cianmin1649]

Hi @elcomparobert looking to do this on my 07 q7, what year q7 did you swap from? Thanks

[@ijdad99]

I wish I day this video when you released it. I've never liked the shift knob on my 06 A6 Avant. I even bought a 2013 Q5 instead of a 2012 because of that dang shift knob. Live and learn. My A6 has 207k miles, but I just bought a replacement so that I don't have to look at that blob anymore between now and it's ultimate demise. Thanks for the info.

[@TheParrottBros]

I hunted high and low when I got my car, because I thought there must be a way of changing it, that ugly old style one just did not cut it. Thank you for the comments.

[@marcvanbeek1182]

Very helpfull! Thanks! It was very easy to do.

[@TheParrottBros]

Glad it helped out, thanks for the comment

[@princep9051]

Thanks for your good information

[@TheParrottBros]

Appreciate the comment

[@idanromania102]

Thanks man! This video was verry useful, because I don't like that old shifter knob, it was verry ugly, this "facelifted" shifter knob looks 10 times better! I want to change my seats, to some S Line seats with Alcantara leather and a new S Line steering wheel, again, because the 2011-2012 steering wheel looks ugly (this is only my personal opinion)

[@TheParrottBros]

Yes I agree, the steering wheel looks old too, I’m going to be re trimming mine In the coming weeks with a perforated leather to match the gear knob 🤙🏻

[@mattewsmithson4643]

What a life saver getting that button back out

[@TheParrottBros]

Glad it was helpful

[@micheljones4970]

Well done. Great video.

[@TheParrottBros]

Thank you very much!

[@garydavis3992]

Awesome video

[@TheParrottBros]

Thanks bud

[@jamesrider4309]

Life saver!

[@TheParrottBros]

My pleasure haha

[@MariusTirnaveanu]

Very nice thanks for the video

[@TheParrottBros]

Thank you

[@PeterVanLaarhoven81]

This video is how I figured out my current shift knob was an aftermarket. I only changed the sleeve out and I still don't know how I got it back together correctly. I had to use a couple of tiny screwdrivers to pry the button out but that part wasn't bad. It was figuring out how to put it back together with the leather clamped the right way that was a pain.

[@TheParrottBros]

Its funny what people will change, specially when buying an older car thats had a few previous owners, glad you managed to get it sorted

[@chrisdion07]

Really helpful

[@TheParrottBros]

Thanks glad it helped

[@misterrob9745]

Very helpful thank you

[@TheParrottBros]

Thank you

[@gabrielquni6258]

Hi I have a question you would like to leave a link, because I would like to order it.

[@Mrkc47]

Looks great, good video too … So ive got 2005 S4 b6 auto cabriolet and want to upgrade that one, any suggestions for a more modern lever, front or side button im not fussed, just something better than whats in right now please, cheers.

[@TheParrottBros]

It all depends on what your current one looks like, if it looks similar to my original one then you may just be able to swap it over. As it’s older you may have to swap the gaiters around though

[@Saimaddipoti]

The plop after standing it! 😂

[@Simon-uh3fm]

well done mate

[@TheParrottBros]

Thank you

[@jason8anthony]

Thanks for the video. Is it the same process for the q5 (2013)

[@TheParrottBros]

Hey, yes it should be providing the shift knob looks similar

[@urosradovanac7397]

Great video thanks. .

[@TheParrottBros]

Thank you

[@bossesworlds8402]

Thinks bro yr the best

[@TheParrottBros]

bosses world's no problemo

[@paulalexandru4900]

Hello! A push by mistake the button in…can you tell me how can I took it out?

[@TyroneMaye]

So what causes these model type buttons to stick ? I am dealing with a similar type of issue with the button it sticks and also sometimes doesn't want to push in to come out of park ? whats the fix for this issue ?

[@mickeyjonez12]

Great video, did both the A6 and Q7 fit? Also, do you know if these are compatible with the pre-facelift A5? TIA

[@TheParrottBros]

Its done soley by that they look like, if you compare your old one to say a a6 or q7 you can see the selector trim etc is the same, as the similar year models all used a common part

[@kings-art957]

Great video! Just finished putting mine in and realised I should have gone for the S4 type. But your guide was super helpful

[@TheParrottBros]

The s4 type looks great i just didnt like the idea of heating and modifying the trigger haha

[@EpicKillstealguy]

Does this Work on a Q3 8U 2014? Great Video!

[@TheParrottBros]

Its likely too yes as similar platform car

[@amirdaut4773]

Great video,do you have a link for the knob?

[@TheParrottBros]

The cheapest way to get one is to search ebay, there are 2 part numbers to search for 8k2713041al - is the whole assembley ( sometimes cheaper) or the knob its self - 8K2713139S these are both right hand drive.

[@robertbawden1702]

hey bloke, Roberto from Hopetoun west oz here. how do you get the boot off without distroy ing it plese

[@pavlovicmilos9587]

Can we somehow make shit knob from audi a5 2017 in audi a5 2012. The new one is perfect. Can we get it to work with some modification ?

[@pcnood6670]

Thanks 👍

[@TheParrottBros]

No problem 👍

[@tyronematty1321]

I’ve got a 2010 A5 I’ve got in the car today and my button is in drove it this morning no issues confused can I get the button out ? Or possibly get away with changing the shifter like this

[@TheParrottBros]

It would certainly be worth a go, apologies for the lateness in my reply just trying to catch up on all the old messages

[@brockwilson5485]

Much better! Same process on a B8 Q5 2012??

[@brockwilson5485]

Good video with easy to follow instructions.

[@TheParrottBros]

Yes buddy, if the knob looks the same you’ll probably find it’s exactly the same, the b8 and q5 are similar platform, share quite a few parts like brake Calipers etc

[@davidlavender3997]

Thanks for the vid. Do you have the part number please? Looking to do this on my 2010 A6 Allroad

[@TheParrottBros]

Yes, the part number for that one I used is on the video description. ( little arrow below video)

[@leilopez625]

What do I do if I pulled the clip all the way out?😅

[@Drakesy]

Hi Just wondering, all the shift levers i can find online are for left hand drive vehicles Just wondering where you can get one like yours for rhd but not for ridiculous money

[@TheParrottBros]

They are out there, usually on eBay you can find whole shifter units for £40 ish. Just need to have a few saved searches for they pop up. Try searching Audi A4 gear selector or a6 www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2012-AUDI-A4-B8-08-16-2-0-DIESEL-8-SPEED-AUTOMATIC-GEAR-SELECTOR-OEM-8K2713041T-/124836542357?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

[@muradtay4071]

Is it possible to change the shape of the gear stick in the Audi A8 model 2006 to the shape of 2012 can you answer me please

[@TheParrottBros]

I couldnt say for sure as never looked but if it looks the same style as the a4 / s4 then likely to be the same

[@DMW2000]

Sick! Got myself the A6 C6 with the same 3.0 TFSI engine. Reckon that sane bit would work on my model and, if not, any idea what would be the right one?

[@TheParrottBros]

I’m pretty certain the fitment will be the same, if the console area looks the same it should fit the same. Audi use same parts on multiple models

[@DMW2000]

Lad. Looks identical, will give it a go.

[@TheParrottBros]

David Watkins Great, let me know how you get on

[@garyfuzz2434]

Yup looks better.£40 well spent👍🏻

[@TheParrottBros]

Thanks buddy, I prefer it and for the money is a cheap alternative

[@scotmeaney5013]

Hey mate, I'm looking forward o do something similar to my b6 A4 but I'm pretty knew to all of this stuff. Did you just replace the stock shift knob with the new one or was the old one already a modified shift knob? Sorry if that didn't make sense haha

[@TheParrottBros]

The fitment on all the gear knobs is usually very similar. I removed the factory fitted one and replaced it with a later model car one as they use the same fitment

[@scotmeaney5013]

@@TheParrottBros brilliant thanks that clears it up

[@Azizur_93]

👍

[@CarlosPerez-sj5ze]

I'm here because I left the button in.

[@TheParrottBros]

Hope you manage to do what you needed to with this video

[@timrust574]

where did you buy it from Im finding it so hard to Find a RHD version

[@TheParrottBros]

You may have to look for the whole selector then just sell on what you don’t need Like below www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-AUDI-A5-TDI-8T-AUTO-DSG-AUTOMATIC-GEAR-SELECTOR-8K2713041T-/144407114970?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

[@jamesmcburney4322]

Hi there can you yell me we're you got the new gear shift from

[@TheParrottBros]

I got it from eBay using the part number in the description, they come up for sale from time to time

[@neilmacphail572]

Nice vid mate. U need to stop making me spend money. Lol . Looks much better than original one

[@TheParrottBros]

Thanks buddy, at least I am Doing affordable mods ayy 😂

[@neilmacphail572]

@@TheParrottBros . Aye been lookin at shifters an flat bottom wheels as well. But wheels pretty expensive

[@TheParrottBros]

Neil Macphail yeah same, that’s why I mentioned in video won’t be for a few months as to get one retrimmed is £200-250 and to buy one and airbag is £300-600. Something I need to Save up for haha

[@kenkan8166]

So i am having the same issue with my b8.5 rs4, and used the tape method which worked, but its not catching on or into its place, as soon as inhave it in its position and remove the card piece, the teigger on the gear leaver goes back to being flat. The white pointy stick that its meant to catch into seems not be be all the way up, well thats why i am assuming its not catchibg on. Any advice please 🙏

[@TheParrottBros]

Unfortunately this isn't an issue ive had before, it could be an issue with the selector itself and needs replacing if the white plastic part is damaged,

[@razvancostin1580]

Hi, i am having the same problem as you after removing the gear knob, the thing is i had done this operation a few times before and never had an issue. Now i m stuck, did you find a solution? Thanks

[@kenkan8166]

@razvancostin1580 still the same issue.

[@venomcartel3501]

My white part is stuck down I can pull it up but it won’t stay so I can put the the new gear knob on

[@TheParrottBros]

Unfortunately, that is not an issue. I have come across before so would not be able to offer any advice on that I’m afraid.

[@jacobwinn2765]

There are some things about living in NZ that suck, and getting cheap auto parts is one of them... we don't even have our own ebay!

[@TheParrottBros]

Ooo man I couldn’t imagine life without eBay 😂

[@sdfdsfdfsjk]

дякую! Thanks :)

[@TheParrottBros]

Glad you found it helpful

[@sd70m2man]

is this one from the a6? Cause I'm looking for one with the perforated leather. I think the a6, s6, facelift non s-line a4s, q5 and q7 also use this knob

[@TheParrottBros]

Yeah I believe you can use in a6, a4, q5, q7 etc. Providing your shift know and Leather part looks the same then it’s likely to be the same as audi used it in multiples of platforms on cars similar age

[@sd70m2man]

@@TheParrottBros the q5, q7 and a4 don’t have the perforations I don’t think. I also have a 2010 s4

[@TheParrottBros]

@@sd70m2man I meant the old original style, you need the facelift option for the perforated one. Like the part number in this video

[@sd70m2man]

@@TheParrottBros oh you mean the b9 a4? Or c7.5 a6?

[@TheParrottBros]

Possibly yeah, have a look at the part number and then model years that falls into

[@Jermzybarra]

did you film this in the middle of an active racetrack?

[@TheParrottBros]

Jerrmz unfortunately I live in what I can only explain as the busiest road in the area 😂

[@oli31]

Will this be the same for A4 B8?

[@TheParrottBros]

oli3 yes

[@mohammedayub1967]

Does this fit a Q7 or would you have a the part number for the Q7 version

[@TheParrottBros]

Mohammed Ayub I couldn’t say for certain. But if yours looks the same changes are it’s the same. Audi like to use the same part across Multiple platforms

[@mohammedayub1967]

@@TheParrottBros thank you for the quick response. Do you have a link or item number for this on eBay or Amazon

[@TheParrottBros]

Mohammed Ayub only the one I fitted. Search eBay / Amazon for 8k2713139s

[@Marky31893]

So would a 2014 Audi Q5 shift knob fit into the Audi S4 B8 ?

[@TheParrottBros]

Chachris Ardoolyaraj just had a quick look and looks similar, one eBay seller is selling it saying it does.

[@Marky31893]

@@TheParrottBros thanks so much! Keep up the amazing work 👏🏼

[@dwaynepascoe9355]

I pulled out the whole thing

[@dwaynepascoe9355]

Please help

[@TheParrottBros]

Can you explain a bit more what you mean?

[@dwaynepascoe9355]

@@TheParrottBros the button

[@dwaynepascoe9355]

@@TheParrottBros but I fixed it

[@TheParrottBros]

@@dwaynepascoe9355 I’ve never had that issue, may have been damaged as should be spring loaded to go back in

[@slonkijippie]

Trying so damn hard to find this knob in the left hand drive version...

[@TheParrottBros]

the part number varies a little but always some for sale on ebay

[@alejandromoreno4566]

Same process on a b7 a4?

[@TheParrottBros]

Quite likely yes as gear knobs look very similar

[@Sk8nbake]

Hey mate! I have a 2008 q7 s line. Could I use the same shifter?

[@TheParrottBros]

Yes that should be fine as they look The same as mine ( similar year too)

[@Sk8nbake]

@@TheParrottBros awesome thanks mate! Do you think you could show me where I could get one on eBay etc? Or the model of yours that you purchased, so I buy the right one lol. Thanks man, im over in Australia 🇦🇺

[@TheParrottBros]

@@Sk8nbake you have to keep an eye out for a second hand one usually. In this video description is the part number you need for that buddy 👌🏻

[@Sk8nbake]

@@TheParrottBros thanks man 😎

[@adul88]

Did you get round to doing the wheel?

[@TheParrottBros]

I haven't as yet, was planning to go to a company and film it getting done but unfortunately have been in lockdown / social distancing most of the time

[@adul88]

@@TheParrottBros Assuming it would be the same process for an S5?

[@TheParrottBros]

Adhal Mahmood yes buddy, if it looks similar it’s likely to be the same

[@deadlineco2163]

What’s the process of getting the button unstuck?

[@TheParrottBros]

Deadline CO have you watched the video?

[@deadlineco2163]

The Parrott Bro’s oh haha Thankyou

[@Bauer1976]

Hey my audi started making a clicking sound when i press the brakes with the car in park. And i feel it right on that buttom. I noticed your is quiet...no clicking sound. I guess the lever on my car is broken.

[@TheParrottBros]

Something is certainly not right, where is the clicking sound coming from?

[@Bauer1976]

@@TheParrottBros it comes from the center console. I guess its the gear shift interlock solenoid.

[@TheParrottBros]

@@Bauer1976 I was just about to say it could be something like that, certainly not a normal noise, can you plug the car into vcds?

[@Bauer1976]

@@TheParrottBros i did. No error codes.

[@Usman.Sanaullah]

this is amazing, next we need to upgrade that ugly steering wheel

[@TheParrottBros]

I’ve got something planned for that, just waiting for some time to get it done

[@blizteredthumbs7911]

I don't know what's more impressive.. the gear knob or your beard 🤭

[@TheParrottBros]

Why thank you, this was filmed a while ago so i would say the beard is probably more impressive now aha

[@blizteredthumbs7911]

@@TheParrottBros gimmie all your lovin' ... All your hugs and kisses tooooo! .. was in my head while watching lol

[@sayedabduraghmanjefferies301]

Release the gearshift

[@tariqmohammed8505]

any links

[@TheParrottBros]

You would have to use the part numbers in this video description and head to ebay and see whats for sale, they sell so quick it would be hard to keep links relevant

[@francescoesposito1757]

It’s original ??

[@TheParrottBros]

Yes removed from a similar Audi model of a similar year

[@eljefe6555]

I’m having trouble taking out the clip

[@TheParrottBros]

Do you mean the metal clip holding the old one on? if so a tiny flat blade screw driver will usually get the end of it away, then you can use a pair of grips or something to twist it off

[@eljefe6555]

@@TheParrottBros yeah I had trouble bending the metal clip so I just used some snips to take it out.

[@TheParrottBros]

@@eljefe6555 Awesome, atleast you got it done :)

[@Allfiftysinmypocket]

wat if i took the button out

[@TheParrottBros]

Never pulled the button out as they are spring loaded.

[@Thebombonlyone]

You never posted a video on how to get the button out

[@TheParrottBros]

It’s on this video, using take you can extract the button

[@Thebombonlyone]

@@TheParrottBros thanks man sorry didn't watch the whole thing my fault

[@laurentiubrumar3400]

🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@TheParrottBros]

:)