Introduction
Important!! Please read the entire install guide twice before starting your installation. No really, it’s a good idea to read it twice before you begin so everything goes smooth.
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Remove your shift knob.
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Remove the boot collar by pushing downward on the clip.
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Use a 14mm Open End Wrench to unscrew the threaded section of the collar. Some may require tools to remove, be careful not to damage the threads.
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Pull upwards on the side console pads and remove them.
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They aren't screwed or bolted into place so just pull up and they will pop out.
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Use a plastic panel tool to pry the upper console section. Once it pops up, grab the upper section and pull it towards you.
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These panels are held in with clips and do not require tools.
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Pop both left and right upper sections off.
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Using a #2 phillips screwdriver, unscrew the two screws that hold the shift boot cover.
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Use your hands and pry the sides of the cover up and pop it off.
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Don't pull on it too hard because there are electrical connectors holding it in place.
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Unplug the drive mode selector as well as the parking brake and brake hold button.
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Depending on the year/model you may have more or less buttons to unplug here.
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Remove the center console cover and place it on a clean workspace.
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Locate the shift boot fabric on the inside section of the console cover. The factory fabric is attached with staples and tape.
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You must remove all of the staples before you are able to remove the shift boot.
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Use a thin pick or flat tipped screwdriver and pry the staples outward.
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Once you have space, you can use a pair of needle nose pliers to pull them out. Remove all of the staples.
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There are 10 staples in total.
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Once the staples are removed, you can peel the fabric off the tape.
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Flip the console cover over and pull the factory fabric out. It should slide out easily.
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You can now remove the trim ring from the console cover. Depress the tabs and push the ring out.
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Take the Hybrid Racing shift boot and insert the ears through the OE slots in the console cover.
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The fabric doesn't need to fit super tight, it just needs to sit in place with all of the tabs through the plastic.
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Use a trim tool, pick or flat screw driver and push the fabric through the trim. Make sure the boot is spaced evenly.
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Make sure the fabric covers all corners before installing the silver trim ring.
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Reinstall the silver trim ring and clip it into place. Make sure all the fabric tabs are in place, and there are no gaps in the corners.
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Install silver trim working from front to back of the bezel.
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Use a general-purpose stapler to secure the fabric to the factory plastic tabs. Small staplers work great since they are easy to hold and maneuver.
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You can also use double sides tape to secure it, but the stapling method is the most durable.
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You can now reinstall the console cover. Be sure to check out our guide on installing the MAXIM shift boot collar!
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Thanks for reading!
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