Removing 2 vertical pieces on either side of shifter

geddy lee · 02-13-2013, 10:03 AM

How do you remove the 2 vertical pieces on either side of the center console up near the shifter. I am talking about the 2 black ( in my case ) pieces with the white stitching . I think this would give the console a better look and provide a little more room for my right knee . I'm not a big fan of the stitching anyway although the interior and dash is a big improvement over my 350Z.

Do these pieces cover anything ie: wires, a hole , bolts, etc?

Coon-azz · 02-13-2013, 10:15 AM

can you take a picture just to validate the parts you are talking about. If its the pieces I'm thinking of, pop the shifter ring, undo two screws that connect bolt it in place and pull them out. But then again, I'm not sure what part you are talking about.

here is a quick vid my daughter and I did on swapping out the shifter knob. Are talking about the panel that has the white stitching in the very first scene?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TD2JNE7pEz8

MyKindaGuise · 02-13-2013, 10:18 AM

From looking directly at the console area: There are 3 screws in the top left hand corner and top right hand corner. Take those out to to remove the sides and the plastic unit surrounding the head unit.

MX52Z · 02-13-2013, 10:19 AM

@Coon

He's talking about the diagonal-ish knee pads that flank the sides if the center console.

MyKindaGuise · 02-13-2013, 10:20 AM

Also http://Vimeo.com/m/7382676

Best walk through I could find for you.

Coon-azz · 02-13-2013, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MyKindaGuise

Also Video#3 Audio Install in a 2009 370Z on Vimeo

Best walk through I could find for you.

yeah man. Thats all there is to the process. Just pull gently when taking the panels off. If they have never been removed, they might take a little force though. Pretty simple process. If you need more help, let us know.

VDC_OFF · 02-13-2013, 10:46 AM

remove the piece around the shifter first by pulling up. Then you will see screws that hold the pads. Take those off and then pop them out.

geddy lee · 02-13-2013, 10:52 AM

MX52Z, Yes the 2 knee pad things are what I am referring to.

JARblue · 02-13-2013, 11:06 AM

Remove the shift boot trim (if you have 6MT - not sure about AT) by pulling up from inside the ring. It just pulls straight out. This will reveal the screws for the knee pads. See the image below for general screw locations.

02-13-2013, 10:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
geddy lee Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: delaware Posts: 161 Drives: 350Z Rep Power: 13	Removing 2 vertical pieces on either side of shifter How do you remove the 2 vertical pieces on either side of the center console up near the shifter. I am talking about the 2 black ( in my case ) pieces with the white stitching . I think this would give the console a better look and provide a little more room for my right knee . I'm not a big fan of the stitching anyway although the interior and dash is a big improvement over my 350Z. Do these pieces cover anything ie: wires, a hole , bolts, etc?

02-13-2013, 10:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
Coon-azz Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fredericksburg,VA Posts: 689 Drives: '12 370z Sport DD Rep Power: 14	can you take a picture just to validate the parts you are talking about. If its the pieces I'm thinking of, pop the shifter ring, undo two screws that connect bolt it in place and pull them out. But then again, I'm not sure what part you are talking about. here is a quick vid my daughter and I did on swapping out the shifter knob. Are talking about the panel that has the white stitching in the very first scene? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TD2JNE7pEz8 __________________ I don't care how slow you want to drive; I encourage it. JUST GET THE HELL OUT OF THE PASSING LANE YOU TUCK FARD!!! Last edited by Coon-azz; 02-13-2013 at 10:18 AM.

02-13-2013, 10:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
MyKindaGuise A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2,029 Drives: 11' 370z Sprt M6 Rep Power: 19	From looking directly at the console area: There are 3 screws in the top left hand corner and top right hand corner. Take those out to to remove the sides and the plastic unit surrounding the head unit. __________________ \|445whp398tq\| \|BW S259 Turbo\|3" Downpipe\Exhaust\|ID1000\|AeroMotive\|Tial\|EcuTek\|BC BR\|S0-4\|MaffFab\| MKGs-Single-Turbo

02-13-2013, 10:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
MyKindaGuise A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2,029 Drives: 11' 370z Sprt M6 Rep Power: 19	Also http://Vimeo.com/m/7382676 Best walk through I could find for you. mr-pretzelman likes this. __________________ \|445whp398tq\| \|BW S259 Turbo\|3" Downpipe\Exhaust\|ID1000\|AeroMotive\|Tial\|EcuTek\|BC BR\|S0-4\|MaffFab\| MKGs-Single-Turbo Last edited by MyKindaGuise; 02-13-2013 at 10:23 AM.

02-13-2013, 10:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
VDC_OFF A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Houston (Pearland) Age: 44 Posts: 1,205 Drives: 2011 370Z M6 Rep Power: 17	remove the piece around the shifter first by pulling up. Then you will see screws that hold the pads. Take those off and then pop them out. kenchan likes this. __________________ DRIFTING JOURNAL \| Follow me on Instagram \| Facebook \| Houston Halos

02-13-2013, 10:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
MX52Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Port Charlotte, FL Posts: 471 Drives: Z'less por ahora Rep Power: 12	@Coon He's talking about the diagonal-ish knee pads that flank the sides if the center console.

02-13-2013, 10:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
geddy lee Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: delaware Posts: 161 Drives: 350Z Rep Power: 13	MX52Z, Yes the 2 knee pad things are what I am referring to.

02-13-2013, 11:06 AM	#9 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Remove the shift boot trim (if you have 6MT - not sure about AT) by pulling up from inside the ring. It just pulls straight out. This will reveal the screws for the knee pads. See the image below for general screw locations. kenchan likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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