Recently, my 2013 Mazda2 was vandalized by having the front passenger window shattered and the gear shifter lock-release button was popped out of the gear shift. I found the component, attempted to reinsert it in the shifter, but the inner mechanism was broken beyond repair. I’m at a loss of what to do. I’ve been looking for replacements, or hacks, but haven’t come across this specific issue. Any assistance will be appreciated. I was able to use a hex wrench to angle it into and engage the shifter to be able to move my car to a safe place, but it’s not an easy or permanent solution.

 

Wrecking yard / junk yard would be your best bet.

 

would I just be looking for that specific part? Not gonna lie, this is my first car, so I really do feel up a creek with no paddle.

 

A second hand gear lever assembly.

 

just to confirm, I’m looking for this part?

 

Yep that's the gear lever assembly / shifter assembly.