removal of fake woodgrain?

[warrick]

wanting to know how to get to the fake woodgrain around the gear selector on my berlina as i want to replace it?what & how do i get the trim off around it?thanks in advance for any info.tried a search but couldnt find what i wanted
cheers
warrick

[kave1]

wanting to know how to get to the fake woodgrain around the gear selector on my berlina as i want to replace it?what & how do i get the trim off around it?thanks in advance for any info.tried a search but couldnt find what i wanted
cheers
warrick

Ithink you can get that adhesive carbon fibre look to stick over the top of the woodgrain, try autobarn.

[warrick]

sorry,i should have been clearer.i have a new surround to replace the woodgrain one just need to get at it
cheers
warrick

[kave1]

sorry,i should have been clearer.i have a new surround to replace the woodgrain one just need to get at it
cheers
warrick

Try ringing your local wreckers ,they should be able to tell you how to do it.

[Exceler8r]

Very easy but takes some paitence. I'll go take some photos now and get back to you as soon as i can. I also have a berlina and absolutely HATE the woodgrain look. Anyway, i'll get back to you ASAP.

[Exceler8r]

Ok, here ya go. (6 Easy Steps to Follow)

Tools you will need:


Step 1: Take phillips head screwdriver and remove the console compartment rubber mat and remove screw.


Step 2: Open arm rest console and lever up center console facia with hand. (Do NOT use tools ase you will scratch/dent/damage plastic). Please note, you WILL hear a bad snap kind of sound when levering this. Don't panic like i did as this is normal. Trust me i have done this about 4 times to remove and install my stereo and VHF radio.


Step: 3: Lever centre console facia from rear towards the front.


Step 4: Remove power window power loom plug before remove centre console facia all the way off.


Step 5: (This step can be skipped) Remove 4 screws on corner of gear stick facia to allow a little extra movement for facia removal.


Step 6: Take flat head screwdrvier and lever off all 4 side clips holding gear stick facia on.


I have not taken mine all the way off as there was no more need for me to go any further. It is very straight forward from this point on.

Now when you put it all back together, make sure you do these exact steps but in reverse of course.

Job Complete.

Hope this has helped and saved you money of some random person doing it for you.

[fluxxx]

after all the steps outlined by exceler8r, you will need to remove the auto shifter as well. there is one torx screw (sorry cant remember the size) holding it in which is on the front of it about an inch from the top. after you take out the screw the shifter will just pull off.

once you remove your woodgrain piece you will notice that there are little holes all around the bottom of the auto shifter boot which locate on little studs that are on the understand of the woodgrain panel.

you will need to get the new panel and the auto shifter and locate all the holes on the studs and then slip it all on as one piece. jiggle the shifter handle around a little until it slips down into place properly and replace the one screw.

sorry i cant put up any photos as i dont have my camera here, if you have trouble understanding my ramblings let me know and ill try and get some photos for you

matt.

[Exceler8r]

Thanks for that, i haven't taken mine all the way off before but if i ever do, at least i'll know there's just that little bit more i need to do.

Cheers.

[warrick]

thanks for that guys,just tried it & worked a treat.i am waiting on the new part arriving hopefully tomorrow in the mail & will put it back together then.many thanks for the help.
cheers
warrick

[fluxxx]

thanks for that guys,just tried it & worked a treat.i am waiting on the new part arriving hopefully tomorrow in the mail & will put it back together then.many thanks for the help.
cheers
warrick

no worries mate. should look great with the new gear surround, ive always thought the fake woodgrain surround in the berlina looked very random and out of place

[Exceler8r]

no worries mate. should look great with the new gear surround, ive always thought the fake woodgrain surround in the berlina looked very random and out of place

Here, here. Just doesn't go with the car at all really.

By the way Warrick, can you tell me where your buying your new gear surround from and what you paid/paying for it. Is it brand new or used?

Cheers.

[krazyboris]

I personally hate fake woodgrain at the best of times, but damn.....that is one of the ugliest fake woodgrains I have ever seen! Shame on you holden, shame shame shame!

[warrick]

yeah i got it off ebay,secondhand supposed to be as new.cost $16.50.
cheers
warrick

[hsv_punk]

I replaced mine with the one out of the Berlina International wagon, its a greenish carbon fibre look, looks 100 times better. Can't remember what it cost exactly but it wasn't too much directly from Holden. It was great to get rid of the out of place wood grain....