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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 08:38 PM
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I have a dsv shifter boot to install,cannot get plug off back of cig lighter,active handling button and power source under center console.heated seats unpluged just fine. Also cannot get boot to fit under gear shifter indicator,stock boot seemed to be thinner and was glued to piece under indicator. thanks ben
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This might help you:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...post1563176945

Cig lighter plug here:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1556776360-post2.html
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 10:37 PM
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Maybe this will help???

http://www.theredlion.us/DSV%20Shiftboot%20install.pdf
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 05:26 AM
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Sorry guys, I have a 06 a6 car. Any advice on getting shifter boot back on plastic gear indicator???
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by bearnest
Sorry guys, I have a 06 a6 car. Any advice on getting shifter boot back on plastic gear indicator???
you need to remove the plastic retainer from your old shift boot and then install it to your new one. Look at how it is folded in and attached to the old before removing. Once you install plastic retainer it just clips over the shift indicator. I have an 06 A6 and worked fine. Try this link too.
http://www.redlinegoods.com/C6install.shtm

David
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 07:29 PM
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thanks everyone job done..time consuming mod no wonder most people take it to dealer. wish I took pics ran into a lot of problems nobody had posted about..screw holding e brake lever on also you dont have to unplug all of the power connectors to move center console out of the way. thanks to top flight reproductions for parts...drive safely!!!!
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Originally Posted by bearnest
thanks everyone job done..time consuming mod no wonder most people take it to dealer. wish I took pics ran into a lot of problems nobody had posted about..screw holding e brake lever on also you dont have to unplug all of the power connectors to move center console out of the way. thanks to top flight reproductions for parts...drive safely!!!!
Good, now how about a couple pics of the finished job. We deserve it you know, we did suffer this with you.
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Originally Posted by RicK T
Good, now how about a couple pics of the finished job. We deserve it you know, we did suffer this with you.
Where da pics be at?
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