shift level panel on a 05 Mr Pike

[dmack]

I am wanting to install some rod holders. I will be using flush mounts on my gunnels. I have ample room and side mounts won't work with the trim. I would like to have one right next to the console. I am not too crazy about drilling through the gunnel without knowing if I have wires or cables right beneath the gunnel. The only access I have at that location seems to be by pulling the panel with the shift lever. It has large snap on buttons. Can I just use a thin flat tool like a dull putty knife to pry the buttons off and then screw off the male portion of the snap? Also do I need to do anything else to give me a little room for my arm. Do I have to pull off the shift lever? Any ideas would be appreciated.

dmack

[perchjerker]

usually those are just covers and phillips screws are underneath them. Gently pry them off.

[DJL66]

Just installed downriggers on my Crestliner and had to remove the padded sides to get access under the gunnels. The buttons will come off quite easily with a standard (flat) screwdriver. Just get under the edge of the button and twist the screwdriver and it will "pop" off.

[dmack]

Thanks for the help. Will taking off the buttons and the phillips screws give me all the play I need to get my arm up there to check it out?

dmack

[Chris K]

Thanks for the help. Will taking off the buttons and the phillips screws give me all the play I need to get my arm up there to check it out?

dmack

That will give you all the room you need to do whatever you wish underneath there. Chris K