Removing Rubber Boot From Shifter

[mrsr32]

does anyone know how you can remove the rubber boot off the shifter, i need it to put on my short shifter.

[t_revz]

Vinyl or rubber boot?

Vinyl is attached to the plastic. Lift the rear edge to pop the plastic up

Rubber boot has a metal ring with 4 screws holding it down

Need to screw off the knob to get them both off the shaft

Edited November 28, 2012 by t_revz

[GTR_NUTZ]

If you're talking about the rubber boot that's cable tied to the shifter and sits around the gearbox to stop gear oil flicking out, that's a real SOB to get off.

It's manageable. I've don't it a few times but with minor tears.

[R33 Sleeper]

cut it off and buy a new one, bout 20 bucks from memory

[AnDyStYLe]

If it's what I'm thinking and same on the 180sx shifter, slip a cloth between the boot and the shifter when you invert the boot to try take it off. With the cloth, it'll allow the boot to slip/slide off easier.

Cheers,

Andy

[SIFTY32]

I would recommend not fitting a short shifter as they are well known to damage gearbox's