I have just bought an audi 80 avant 1995 ... the gear box gaiter was really worn so I bought a replacement that was designed specifically for audi 80 (it's exactly the same as what's on there right now).
I just don't know how to replace it, has anyone got any clues? I've removed the gear knob and tried rolling down the existing gaiter, but it's a tight fit, I've also tried gently easing the plastic box at the bottom which seems to be holding the bottom of the gaiter in, but no luck. I don't want to break the plastic so I thought I'd ask here.
Halfords are useless and won't fit it, and my other car-oriented friends have no idea how to do this. Useless! The bloody thing also didn't come with any instructions.

I've even tried cutting the leather off but I can't see what I need to do to remove the plastic box so I can replace the leather with the new leather.

Anyone ever done this before?