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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 02:27 PM
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Is the factory shift boot on an '02 6 spd made out of leather or Naugahyde? How difficult is it to install a new one? I've done it on C3s but not on a C5.
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 04:01 PM
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Removal of the leather shift boot cover is easy, I have a 99 6 speed, the leather boot is attached to a black plastic ring, it is stapled to it and the plastic ring has tabs that click when pushed into the hole. Just remove the shift ball, us a small screw driver to gently pry the gap between the leather and the plastic center panel and lift up slowly all around the leather boot and it will come off. I have seen some have a metal ring but not mine.. Good luck.
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If you want very good instructions on how to remove the shifter boot, then go to this web site: www.vetteessentials.com and click on the instructions tab.
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
If you want very good instructions on how to remove the shifter boot, then go to this web site: www.vetteessentials.com and click on the instructions tab.
You also can't go wrong with Vette Essentials products!
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