So this weekend I had a chance to install my B&M Short shifter into my 98 Eclipse GSX and I took pictures along the way, just to post here! So here is a "how to" and some nice pics.
1. First you have to get all your tools ready. You are going to need:
2. Remove the ash tray / cup holders by pulling up on both sides. It should just pop right out.
3. Using the Phillips screwdriver, remove the 2 screws that are under where the cup holder was.
4. Using the Phillips screwdriver again, remove the 2 screws on both sides of the back of the center console. You will have to move your seats just about all the way forward to do this.
5. Next you'll want to unscrew the shift knob. Also what I did, so stop it front binding up when I pulled the console off, was to just pull up on the shift boot so that it will just slide right off.
6. Now you're going to have to take off the stereo / climate control bezel. This was a pain because one of my tabs was under something, so I had to bend it out, then just bend it back before I put the bezel back on, but you may not have the same problem... The easiest way to do this is to start from the bottom, prying outward with the flat head screw driver. From there, it's pretty self explanatory, just try not to scratch, crack or break anything.
7. Using the phillips screwdriver again, unscrew the 2 screws that are holding on the center console on both sides of the stereo.
8. Next, remove the ash tray light by turning light housing from the underside of the console. Carefully lift up the center console and remove the cigarette lighter wires that are connected to it. Now you can lift out the center console.
9. Now that the center console is out, you can now see what you're working with and going to be changing. Take your needle nose pliers and remove the cotter pin that attaches the cable link to the bottom of the stick shift.
1. First you have to get all your tools ready. You are going to need:
- 12mm Wrench
- Small Flat Head Screw Driver - For prying the stereo/HVAC bezel off
- #2 Philips Screwdriver
- 1/2" Deep well socket and drive
- 7/16" Wrench
- Needle Nose Pliers
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2. Remove the ash tray / cup holders by pulling up on both sides. It should just pop right out.
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3. Using the Phillips screwdriver, remove the 2 screws that are under where the cup holder was.
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4. Using the Phillips screwdriver again, remove the 2 screws on both sides of the back of the center console. You will have to move your seats just about all the way forward to do this.
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5. Next you'll want to unscrew the shift knob. Also what I did, so stop it front binding up when I pulled the console off, was to just pull up on the shift boot so that it will just slide right off.
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6. Now you're going to have to take off the stereo / climate control bezel. This was a pain because one of my tabs was under something, so I had to bend it out, then just bend it back before I put the bezel back on, but you may not have the same problem... The easiest way to do this is to start from the bottom, prying outward with the flat head screw driver. From there, it's pretty self explanatory, just try not to scratch, crack or break anything.
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7. Using the phillips screwdriver again, unscrew the 2 screws that are holding on the center console on both sides of the stereo.
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8. Next, remove the ash tray light by turning light housing from the underside of the console. Carefully lift up the center console and remove the cigarette lighter wires that are connected to it. Now you can lift out the center console.
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9. Now that the center console is out, you can now see what you're working with and going to be changing. Take your needle nose pliers and remove the cotter pin that attaches the cable link to the bottom of the stick shift.
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