Removing shifter boot?
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Teching In
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From: Jackson, SC
Removing shifter boot? Hey, my buddy has an 02 SS and he was putting a short stick in it. I know the boot just pops out but I'm not sure exactlly how to do it. I just don't want to break the plastic clips. Thanks for any help.
Open the center counsel and remove pull the change holder and remove the 2 bolts that were under the change holder. Then theres two more in there towards the milddle on the inside of the center counsil. Then under the dash theres one bolt on each side under the dash on the counsil. Then first you remove the plastic by the shifter. Then you pull the larger part of the counsil. But make sure that your parking brake is raised up all the way when removing it. You may not need to even take the larger part of the counsil if you have room. And also dont forget to unplug the wire connectors for the TCS, cigg lighter and also the ash tray light.
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in order to change shifter you have to do what ^ ls1crazy said, you cant just take off the boot, you have to basically take out the whole center console
here you go http://ls1howto.com/index.php?article=12
(even if its not a pro 5.0 installation is basically the same)
hope that helps
here you go http://ls1howto.com/index.php?article=12
(even if its not a pro 5.0 installation is basically the same)
hope that helps
In either case, the boot pops out if you squeeze the sides of the boot (plastic ring) together, then the clips pop out. Its easy to break the plastic retainer ring, so be careful.
Actually, you can install the whole shifter assembly with the center console in the car, but its a tougher job to do. Removing the console is easier overall, IMO.
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Teching In
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From: Jackson, SC
Thanks. I am just replacing the stick so i don't think removing the console is nesesary. I did this on my ws6 but couldn't remember exactly how. I just didn't want to do it wrong and break the plastic ring. Thanks again
