The X-Trail Files #34 'How to remove gearstick knob on T30 with manual transmission'

Part 34 of 'The X-Trail Files' 'How to remove gearstick knob from a T30 with manual transmission' This might seem obvious but without a Haynes manual or access to the Nissan workshop manuals, even simple tasks can potentially be difficult if you're not sure or the process isn't obvious. Luckily the removal of the manual transmission gearstick is easy. You only need to unscrew it. I managed to track down a T30 online manual in PDF format and it only stated 'rotate and pull'. What that translates to is just unscrew it. I think some sort of threadlock compound should be used as there was a symbol of a tube of glue on the diagram but since the thread is quite stiff, it doesn't really need any but if you do want to use some sort of thread lock, only use low to medium strength suitable for low strength applications. It certainly makes removing the centre trim panel a bit easier.