DIY OEM Shift Boot Install on Automatic

somatic · 10-12-2011, 02:57 PM

Part #969351EA1A uve got to order this one, because if you order the sport one it costs more because of that damn s button
Tired of that boring looking transmission, but you don't want the hassle of a manual? Look no further! Rep please lol

So what I ordered was the OEM boot and bezel from my dealerships parts department.

First thing you do is pull down the base of the shift knob.

Then you pull that spring clip off, which will allow you to take the knob itself off.

Then you pull the bezel up. You don't have to yank it, it comes up pretty easily.

So there's two methods. The first one is quick and easy, the second takes a little bit more work, but results in a better finish.
Method 1
Now let's take a look at the OEM boot assembly.

If you turn it upside down, you'll see that the bezel is actually two pieces screwed together. Unscrew all the screws.

Now you can pull the boot out.

Next, lay the boot over the gearbox. Try to tuck it in as deep as possible. No matter what you'll have enough slack to freely shift.

The best way to put the bezel on is to hold the boot in place with one hand and lay it down. Try to make sure the stitching on the boot matches the positioning of the stitching on he bezel.

Now put the shift knob back on.

Voila! Enjoy your sportier looking car

Alternate method thanks to Baer383

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Originally Posted by Baer383

Warning this mod is not for the light hearted it requires some grinding on the shifter housing & console piece.

Some of the pics aren't the best but for those of you able to do this can easily fill in the blanks.

After removing the silver cover you will see 4 clips that hold on the PRND plastic cover.

Here are the ones in the front.

After unclipping it just pull the black cover straight up and remove it.

You will see the little light with a bulb in it just pull it out and store it for later.

Here is where is gets tricky disassemble the shift boot and take the bottom piece and try to fit it over and you will see where it hits this is where you have to grind on the shifter housing.

You must also cut the bottom piece to fit(TRIM IT SLOWLY).

This is a little knob sticking off to the side just cut it off.

Take your time once all 3 pieces fit (the bottom to the console,the middle leather piece,and the silver trim ring)then just reassemble the boot assembly and install.

hdskull · 10-12-2011, 03:04 PM

Wow, awesome! Now the 7AT people won't have to look any further than just the stock boot!

phelan · 10-12-2011, 03:44 PM

that's beautiful! can i get more pictures of that watch???

somatic · 10-12-2011, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by phelan

that's beautiful! can i get more pictures of that watch???

lol ok

b1adesofcha0s · 10-12-2011, 04:31 PM

Great write-up

Can you give us an idea of how much this costs to do (i.e. the cost of the manual boot)?

somatic · 10-12-2011, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Great write-up

Can you give us an idea of how much this costs to do (i.e. the cost of the manual boot)?

You have to order the whole boot-bezel assembly, so it cost around $70 *at employee cost)

b1adesofcha0s · 10-12-2011, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by somatic

You have to order the whole boot-bezel assembly, so it cost around $70 *at employee cost)

How about for non-employees?

somatic · 10-12-2011, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

How about for non-employees?

lol i got sent home sick so ill have to check friday when i go back in.

joshs09slvrZ · 10-12-2011, 04:58 PM

Are you able to get a whole bunch? Maybe we get a group buy going for us automatic folks?

somatic · 10-12-2011, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by joshs09slvrZ

Are you able to get a whole bunch? Maybe we get a group buy going for us automatic folks?

yeah i could do that, but ur prolly better off checking with your local dealerships first, that way you dont have to worry about shipping fees lol. ill post the part # tomorrow or friday.

b1adesofcha0s · 10-12-2011, 05:05 PM

Thanks

11Thumper · 10-12-2011, 08:54 PM

I wonder if this can be done for less using an aftermarket shift boot for the 6MT?

6MT · 10-12-2011, 09:50 PM

I have to agree.... that looks much better than stock!

somatic · 10-12-2011, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 11Thumper

I wonder if this can be done for less using an aftermarket shift boot for the 6MT?

..of course. i just went for stock because it matches perfectly, even down to the stiching

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6MT

I have to agree.... that looks much better than stock!

thank you

Dark Sarcasm · 10-12-2011, 09:58 PM

So the boot is just sandwiched in there? any worries about the boot being pulled out? is it possible to just switch out the auto bezel assembly with the manual bezel assembly?

10-12-2011, 03:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
hdskull Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 680 Drives: '10 Black 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 17	Wow, awesome! Now the 7AT people won't have to look any further than just the stock boot! __________________ ^ Kenwood DDX616 \| Polk DB6501 \| Llumar 23% tint \| STi-R Clear Lens SSR Type-F \| F.I. 18" CF \| Stillen Gen 3 \| KW V3

10-12-2011, 03:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	that's beautiful! can i get more pictures of that watch??? __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

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b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 142	Great write-up Can you give us an idea of how much this costs to do (i.e. the cost of the manual boot)? __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

10-12-2011, 04:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
joshs09slvrZ Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 547 Drives: 09 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 16	Are you able to get a whole bunch? Maybe we get a group buy going for us automatic folks? __________________ Stillen Gen3 CAI\|Berk HFC and CBE\|UpRev\|15mm H&R front spacers\|20mm Ichiba rear spacers\|Stillen front and rear sway bars\|Yokohama S. Drives\|Swift springs\|JDM Blinking Fog\|8000k HIDs\|9% window tinting, 47% on full windshield

10-12-2011, 05:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 142	Thanks __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

10-12-2011, 08:54 PM	#12 (permalink)
11Thumper Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 754 Drives: '11 370Z, '01 S2k Rep Power: 17	I wonder if this can be done for less using an aftermarket shift boot for the 6MT?

10-12-2011, 09:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	I have to agree.... that looks much better than stock!

10-12-2011, 09:58 PM	#15 (permalink)
Dark Sarcasm Track Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Katy Texas Posts: 552 Drives: 11 CTS-V Coupe Rep Power: 16	So the boot is just sandwiched in there? any worries about the boot being pulled out? is it possible to just switch out the auto bezel assembly with the manual bezel assembly? __________________ wax

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