Im trying to get my center console off so i can install my new shifter and i need to know how to get the emergency brake handle off. It is being held on by a roll pin screw and i have no clue on how to remove it. Any help would be appreciated.

 

From what it looks like it's a rivet and you have to drill it out.Then when you go to install it again you'll have to use a screw.
Kevin

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1998 Black Z28 A4
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8.548 @ 83.64 MPH
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Camaro/Firebird Birthday Bash

 

Don't have to pull the handle off to Get Console off or to install new shifter.



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Rick

'65 Malibu SS - 280rwhp/330ftlbs
'98 Camaro Z28 - 318rwhp/334ftlbs - Sold 7-18-02
'02 TransAm - Brand new No dyno Yet

D-flo lid, GMS, Hotchkis STB, Hurst B+
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What Rick said, you don't have to remove it. Just pull it straight up(as far up as it'll go) and you shouldn't have much trouble getting the console over it.

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Aaron
Black '96 Z28 *sold*
¼- 12.97@107.2
SSM '02 Z28
Pro 5.0, FRA, MTI lid
¼- 13.21@108.2

 

Yep, what they said, I never had any trouble getting the consol off on my '97...just pull it straight up.

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1998 Camaro SS A4 #2,515 OF 3017
NBM w/ grey leather
T-tops, all GM options
MODS:
-SLP dual-dual (came with car)
-Hypertech 160 thermo
-SLP Lid w/ K&N and smooth air bellows

**1997 Z28 M6...yes it was modded. Totalled by a girl who couldn't stop for a stop sign on 4-18-2002

 

Whatever you do, do not remove the e-brake. If you need to make it at a 90 degree angle lift the console gently as much as possible. You should be able to see a gear at the base of the brake handle. This is were it ratchets up and stops. You will see a spring loaded block that stops the brake hand at the top of its travel. Lift the handle slightly to get a little slack, and with a long screw driver pop it off the gear and pull the handle up to almost a right angle or just enough to get the console off. Be careful not to break the shifter boot while making this move, if you break it it will cost about $45. Make sure you remove the wire connections and the console should come straight up and off. LOL

 

You definetly do not need to remove the E-brake to install a shifter. Check out this install documentation at Install University:

http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...er_install.htm

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Chris Frezza / CamaroZ28.COM UBB Admin
2002 Camaro SS #1931
1995 Supercharged Camaro Z28
2001 Buick Regal GSE