How to Remove the Shifter Knob on a 1999 thru 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee & Fix Console Lights

[@dalesandford8774]

This was an excellent video - and very helpful to my son and I this past weekend when we had to change out a broken shifter bezel. Only input that I would have - I could not get the larger knob off (common problem). I am 50+, and an accountant.. -so simply do not have the strength to pull it off - regardless of the position that I took in the vehicle. In the end, we used leverage - by taking two 8 foot 2X2 boards off the scrap pile, and nailing a short 2X4 block in the middle. We wedged it around the base of the knob. I placed some blocks on the drivers side (the seats have too much give) and he pulled up on other side (out through the passenger side door). I jiggled the top of the knob as he increased pressure - and voila - it popped off!! Again - great video Jeff and much appreciated!!

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[@owenduncan760]

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[@Apollyon67]

8 years later and still helping with this video. Thank you.

[@88MustangGT]

Glad it helped!

[@pratherat]

I just removed the shift knob from my 2002 Grand Cherokee in a surprisingly easy way. After removing the center console: 1) Cut a notch in the end of a 2x4 slightly larger than the neck of the shift knob. Shift to "Drive" so the knob points straight up, then use the forked lever you just made against a fulcrum of scrap lumber, and the knob will pop right off. It's a good idea to protect the knob with some padding like an old cleaning rag. 2) Instead of cutting wires, remove the contacts from the plug. Disconnect the plug, then use a small flat tip screwdriver to gently pry up a small rectangular piece on the outside of the plug (some sort of locking gizmo) about a millimeter or two. Meanwhile, with an even smaller flat tip, push back the locking tab inside the plug socket and gently tug the wire. The wire and contact should slide right out, intact and ready to be reinserted later.

[@jeepercreepers54]

Don't replace with another used Jeep part. I bought a green led light strip the same length as the original piece, wired it up and attached with 3m double sided tape. Not the Amazon chinese counterfeit stuff. Works beautifully and bright. Has lasted for years.

[@charliedee9276]

I changed out the shifter when I swapped transfer cases on my 04 from the Quadra Drive to the Select Trac, when I pulled the console I found a couple of roaches in there and one unlit fat joint. Glad I found them and not the fuzz dogs.. ( I just bought this recently)

[@MasterPKW]

Хоть один человек показал как снимаются ручки кулисы КПП. Спасибо!!!

[@Sgyozo]

Came to see how to remove the knobs for another reason, now i know it should be lit, damn... :D

[@davidandujar9757]

What are those flaps that you said you clean called because I need to replace mine

[@DL-by8el]

I can't get any shifter off at u pull it, the wires have a tab inside the connector. You dont have to cut them. Good video!

[@88MustangGT]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5uwnXaJoamsrJI - check out this youtube video (Removing Jeep Grand Cherokee knobs - Kaido Roosipuu) - use channel locks or vice grips, pry bar & a cloth to keep from damaging shifter stem -

[@mikemikemikemikemikemeup]

What does the wire do? I would like to know so I can make a custom shift work. Is it just the over drive?

[@jermainebrown3457]

This is a good video. This is for 99-04 jeep Cherokee.

[@rlchick5774]

Thank you can I do this with an 04. Was a U Pull it today glad I waited to do it as I didn't know I was missing a light. Another thing to add to my list. Seems like there should be a way to remove that wire. Maybe the shaft can be unscrewed. As a lady I hope I have the strength to pull the shifters. Thank you so much I want to replace my radio too.

[@88MustangGT]

Hi RL Chick: I think the 99 thru 04 cherokee's are similar - pull that part from you-pull & pay, LKQ, ect. and give it a try!

[@rlchick5774]

@@88MustangGT Found that you don't have to clip the wire. In the white connector the red wires can be removed by pushing on a small clip with something the size of a fork prong.

[@88MustangGT]

Sounds like you are making good progress working on your Grand Cherokee - changing out the radio is not to difficult & units can still be found at "you pull & pay or LKQ."

[@rafael661kc]

Oh my Jesus thank you for this video mines went out definitely gonna replace it now

[@safutos]

how do you know the strip worked before you take it off the donor vehicle?

[@88MustangGT]

No way to test the "electroluminescent strip" that I know of - take your chances! Pulled mine from a local "you pull & pay" junkyard. It worked and is still shining like new almost 6 years later.

[@JVIMTM]

Nice video.any idea how to fix the squeeks from the center armrest console?

[@rcaive0875]

How do I remove the rear cupholders?

[@88MustangGT]

Pull up & out - you can do!

[@epicvibration1759]

Thanks for the breakdown. Seems like this will work for my 2000 v8. To the pull and pay tomorrow!

[@88MustangGT]

I think 99 thru 04 are similar - hope it lights up for you are finished - good luck!

[@epicvibration1759]

Jeff Palmer thanks!

[@AA-zm4ow]

doing the hard way , you can use a towel hammer. to beat to one side then the other must be in 4low then beat upwards from down the pedals off it goes , or using pliers and a small pry bar like other videos or a wrench as a pry bar,, the gear shifter also can be taken off that way or taking out button cover n button with a small screw driver bottom first,cutting wire for over drive with razor blade by prying on line of vinyl first , then pry out top first then bottom using vise cribs , is the easy fast way without taking out the middle bezel etc console a rest area

[@88MustangGT]

Saw others using wrench and pry bar method after I made this video. Much easier doing it that way. Live and learn!

[@agontop1]

Been fotsin around with the main knob for almost an hour now and nothing, my patience is wearing thin. I'm almost about to just hack saw right thru the dam thing!!! Any suggestions?!!

[@dondiaa6377]

hey Jeff , thank you for your video , when am bulling the knobs i forget the wires and they got cut so how to fix that ?

[@GodsSignPost777]

Hey Jeff, what were the two green wires for? I don't have them on my 2001 JGC Laredo

[@gustavobanharadorettopadov9920]

Man you really help me, thank you!

[@88MustangGT]

Thanks Gus, this is my most viewed video (over 170,000 views). Never thought it do that good. ps my lights when out a couple year again and remained to since. Jeep is getting old and don't feel like messing with it again. Still runs great anyway.

[@LtGIR]

Getting ready to swap transfer cases so I have 2wd and was looking to swap shift indicator as well, that's way too much work compared to older rigs. I'll just go the sticker route I think. Thanks!

[@88MustangGT]

Fixing the console lights in my 02 Jeep Grand Cherokee

[@patrickholt3255]

Thank you for your video. Question for you my lights are also out but they come on sometimes it's there a way to test and see why. I thought lose connection but I can't find any

[@88MustangGT]

My console lights would work sometimes just like you describe. You need to find a local "you pull & pay" junk yard and replace that part as shown in the video. Good luck. Thanks for commenting.

[@itsahalmar1853]

Heck yea thanks for the tour.

[@88MustangGT]

No problem 👍

[@thomasalbers4323]

Thanx for the video... Help out a lot.

[@88MustangGT]

TA - glad to help out!!! Subscribe to my channel for lots of Fox Body Mustang content. Thanks

[@airamsuarezgmail]

Thanks great video, what is the number part and where you found for replacing in my jeep

[@88MustangGT]

find a local "you pull & pay" junk yard - look for 1999 thru 2004 Grand Cherokee (pull from the newest Cherokee you can find) - good luck

[@shanekelly9810]

Your oil pressure looks pretty high, did that ever end up being a problem? Mine is always a tick over the halfway point... I've always wondered what happens if it's way over.

[@88MustangGT]

oil pressure has never been a problem - this Cherokee runs great -

[@gregww101]

These things are really on there! Holy balls.

[@88MustangGT]

The shift knobs are on there tight. Just pull up hard and wiggle knob & it will come off.

[@mikepalmer9379]

Wow. Great video. Thanks for posting. I realize it's doable, but it still seems like a lot of work just to get the PRND12 lit again. It's a "nice to have", not a "need to have". So much simpler on other Jeep models, from what I've seen. To have to tear out the entire middle assembly just to replace a light seems extreme. I love my 2004 JGC. With 170K on the odometer and everything running well, I'm dealing with a lot of these ticky tack issues now. I also need to replace a PC74 behind my climate control. Since you've already done this gear shift strip once, and we're obviously related (Palmer), what say you drive up to Michigan and take care of this for me? Ha ha.

[@maninthevan53]

o wow I thought I had some blown bulbs on mine never new it is a full system (1999) thanks for the video

[@88MustangGT]

you should be able to find this part at a junkyard (u pull & pay - ect) not a difficult repair - good luck - thanks for the comment!

[@urielbenavides7596]

What if I wanna just change the shift knobs so I can put some cool ones on

[@Leo-lr4eq]

last revenge that's one thing for a stick shift, but an automatic?

[@88MustangGT]

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[@Zombi3Rag3]

Where can I find the center console part as well as the part you replaced? Are the online?

[@88MustangGT]

Austin Hammond - check out your local "pull & pay" junk yard

[@MrStatic101]

Pretty awesome video man!

[@JoeKacmarik]

Nice video thanks!

[@carlos.f.2400]

What I did to mine I put a green LED strip.

[@rodolfomacariopalacios649]

esa fue la mejor idea, felicidades

[@grantimages22075]

great video helped out alot

[@oscardaone]

I will take notes.

[@wjack90]

Damn, that a lot of work 😫

[@Maxxis1941]

Title says Cherokee but first seconds of vid say Grand Cherokee. Are you confused about which Jeep you own? 😳

[@88MustangGT]

Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.7 V-8 non HO 230 HP

[@ybor363]

1:55 I saw that coming.

[@prrra33]

My 4x4 shit knob dont come off like yours i bee. Tugging like a mad man

[@Teebar555]

Thanks, I have the same issue

[@gristlevonraben]

thanks for posting.

[@thedogzoo]

Thanks.

[@sandspritpark]

Electroluminescent it's called

[@88MustangGT]

thanks for the info

[@88MustangGT]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5uwnXaJoamsrJI - check out this video!

[@TheSnup23]

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