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This is a how to for the ambient LED light
that goes around the Gear Gator using the Factory LED.

first step........

Is to Remove the Stereo Surround trim
for removal follow this.

How-to remove the head unit

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This How To shows How to Remove the Gear knob and Gator
and How to Change the Number colors
from silver to whatever Color you want
for this How to i went for White.

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First Remove the the Bottom of the Storage Tray
just Pull it up and out.

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I thought i would show you howto change the color of the stitching
I used a bright red pen, when its got a shadow on it, it looks maroon, when the sun is shining it looks bright red.

Colors that would work great:

Red.
Yellow.
Black.
Light blue.
Bright green.
Orange.

You will need:
Red Sharpie.
Patience.

All you need to do is to use the sharpie as a brush rather than a pen and paint each individual s

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For anyone that wishes to change the colour of the SMD LED in the gear surround.

Tools required
Stubby Philips s/driver
Small flat blade s/driver
Fine tip soldering iron
Qty 2 [url=http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/m.html?_odkw=4040+smd&item=271177853516&pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Components_Supplies_ET&_osacat=0&_from=R40&hash=item3f2375aa4c&_ssn=top-quality-tools&_trksid=p2046732.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.X4040

[align=center]How-to Adjust Gear linkage
Please note this is on a F40 box

1, Remove the mat, storage tray & gear gator.

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2, Then you need to release the gear linkage there are two b

So your thinking of changing your gear box oil? Well... So was I. I wanted to know if there are any NOTICABLE benefits, only takes about 15 mins and will cost £25 for 2L(you need 1.5L for the 2.0 diesel but can only buy in 1L). Will do a how to later this evening but this thread is to chat about it. What's your opinions?

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HOW TO CHANGE THE GEAR OIL...

Changing your gear box oil is thought to be not necessary but i found it to improve smoothness of gear changes especially as i was having some issues changing from 1-2 and 2-3. The part number for my oil was which i got from my local dealership. If you need to know your oil number then contact rusty. I measured how much came about and it was about 1.

So there is a place that sells these
so what are your thoughts i think it looks ok

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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ICT-Opel-Vauxh...566f830ab7

Hi
I have this plug but with only black and white wires.Will the gear stick ambient light work if i take the light and connect its own plug in this plug...I mentioned that there is 12v in this pair of wires

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