Abu 6500 TCS Trophy collection idler gear

[retiredandfishing]

Have a 6500 TCS trophy collection in the shop.  Idler gear is shot.  On this model the idler gear is pinned into the side plate, no screw to allow it to be removed.  Anyone know of a fix for this other than a new side plate?  If it needs a new side plate would anyone know the part number?  I cannot find a schematic that shows a non removable idler gear anywhere.  Any help would be greatly appreciated. 

Thanks Steve

[pointbob]

Have a 6500 TCS trophy collection in the shop.  Idler gear is shot.  On this model the idler gear is pinned into the side plate, no screw to allow it to be removed.  Anyone know of a fix for this other than a new side plate?  If it needs a new side plate would anyone know the part number?  I cannot find a schematic that shows a non removable idler gear anywhere.  Any help would be greatly appreciated. 

Thanks Steve

are you sure the idler gear (cog) cannot come off? I may be mixing up my terminology but if its the cog on the left side plate which is primarily for the level wind thingy then you can cut it off and replace...in this schematic I'm looking at part #23....its for the trophy reel version you have i believe....if it is,,then it's an easy removal and replace...

https://www.ereplacementparts.com/abu-garcia-6500-tcst-ambassadeur-parts-c-187196_187197_187569.html

how to remove

[retiredandfishing]

Thanks for the video.  Then I assume the new one just snaps on the post.  That's the hack I was looking for. Thanks again.

Steve

[handi2]

I use a piece of monofilament line under the idler gear to pop it off.

[retiredandfishing]

Thanks for the solutions.  I found another on the web.  Heat up the plastic with a heat gun or hair dryer.  Lift underneath it with a screw driver and it pops off.