J-gate replacement...
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While looking at a 2006 XK8, I noticed that the J-gate around the shifter is made of metal and has 4 screws that appear to hold it down, as opposed the mine (2001 XK8) which has a plastic J-gate, where you have to very carefully push the tabs in to prevent breaking them, when removing it to remove the center console. Question is...are these 2 J-gates interchangeable ? (will the metal ones with the 4 screws fit on a 2001 ? There are 4 screws underneath the plastic J-gate that appear to be in the same location as the 4 screws that hold down the metal J-gate. Does anyone know the answer to this question ?
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If you are asking if the metal J gate surrounds can be used to replace the plastic, then yes, it has been done hundreds of times. The surround does not hold the J Gate, its only purpose is to hold the wood down and the buttons.
Under your plastic surround is 2 metal pieces held down by the same 4 screws the metal item is held down with.
Many places sell these, me included.
Under your plastic surround is 2 metal pieces held down by the same 4 screws the metal item is held down with.
Many places sell these, me included.
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If you are asking if the metal J gate surrounds can be used to replace the plastic, then yes, it has been done hundreds of times. The surround does not hold the J Gate, its only purpose is to hold the wood down and the buttons.
Under your plastic surround is 2 metal pieces held down by the same 4 screws the metal item is held down with.
Many places sell these, me included.
Under your plastic surround is 2 metal pieces held down by the same 4 screws the metal item is held down with.
Many places sell these, me included.
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