DIY for removing and replacing shift boot
 

Hey...Would anyone be kind enough to get me diy for replacing my old shift boot...I'm kind of puzzled with how to get the shift knob out followed by the boot...Your help would be appreciated..

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The boot just pulls out of the center console (clips in and out). Twist the boot 90 degrees from the knob and the two will separate. Then pull up on the knob to pull it off the shift lever. Sometimes it takes a lot of force to pull up, and you will damn near knock yourself in the face with it, so be careful, lol.

Yes, the boot unclips from the base, then you turn the plastic knob up inside the boot 90 degrees clockwise to allow the knob to be removed. It can be VERY hard to pull off without punching yourself in the face! I took mine off this weekend. The trick I learned a few years ago is to take 2 longer screwdrivers and hold them parallel to one another while bracketing the shifter shaft underneath the plastic knob referred to above. It is best if the screwdrivers have handles at opposite ends. Then you can grab each end of the screwdriver pair and pry upwards. I found I had the most leverage with the shifter pulled back into 2nd or 4th gear so I could pull towards myself while seated, and prying against my thigh.

But I haven't figured out how to separate the boot from the knob. (not an issue got me yet as I was only removing the knob and boot to allow me to remove the center console.)

Look up top, there is a sticky for the DIYer. It's much easier to pull from the bottom, let the force be with you.

I wrote a DIY here:

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ml#post3118006

Yes, but it still doesn't describe how to separate the boot from the knob.

Thanks for your help guys I'll give it a shoot tomm...I'll let you know how things go...

Hold the boot at the neck still (where the shift knob inserts.)

Turn the neck half way (it turns 90 degrees, turn it only 45 degrees.)

Pull up to separate the two.

bob