How do you replace the reverse lockout part?

[mtnbob]

The plastic reverse lockout piece that keeps the shifter from going into reverse unless depressed, on my MKII Golf broke into pieces and I bought a new one. It is attached with two rivets that I bought with it. They aren't normal pop rivets. Anyone have any removal and installation suggestions?

[8v-of-fury]

You just got the button? I didn't know they came that way! lol why not get a new handle all together? lol not a clue buddy sorry

free bump though lol

[mtnbob]

Nope, I'm talking about the part that attaches to the car itself, not the part on the shifter. It is attached with two sorta rivet looking things

[Vincent Waldon]

Yeah, it's riveted in.  I generally drill out the old rivets, remove the old part, and then use sheet-metal screws to attach the new one (don't own a rivet gun).

You could probably lop 'em off with a cold chisel.... in this case you're not worried about preserving the old plastic part. 

[8v-of-fury]

ha! My bad.. lol thought you meant the shifter..... im an idiot lol!

[jtanguay]

mines broken too...  i've learnt to live with it.  i like living on the edge 

[mtnbob]

The lockout piece itself was over $20 at the dealership, must have cost $0.25 to make

The rivets aren't the ones with the pin in the middle, I must have to find a way to crimp them

[Rabbit TD]

The lockout piece itself was over $20 at the dealership, must have cost $0.25 to make

The rivets aren't the ones with the pin in the middle, I must have to find a way to crimp them

Can you just use a pop rivet instead of what you have, or just use the sheetmetal screws as previously mentioned, screws probably easier anyway.