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YOUR RESEARCHGetting ready for my first real DIY
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The hardest part about changing the shifter is removing the OEM shift ****.
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Is the 997 shifter already mounted in the tower (black base)? If so, it will be an easy swap because you won't have to cut the OEM shifter out of the original tower.
In case you don't already have them, there are the B&M installation instructions.
B&M Shifter Install
I just did this recently. My only comment is to be careful getting the center console out. If you don't cover the eBrake and various other sharp components, you might scratch it. It's pretty easy to do. Just be cautious with your interior parts!
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The 997 shifter is an excellent upgrade - I highly recommend it. From my experience, watch for the alarm wire to the lid button when removing the console. If you don't disconnect it first, the switch mount breaks off easily.
I battled for two days to remove the gear **** and boot from the old shifter, both before and then after I took the assembly out of the car. When I had practically given up and started to consider aftermarket *****, the old one suddenly came loose, practically of its own accord. Meanwhile, I had been driving around with an old tennis ball on top of the new shifter - kind of took the edge off the initial excitement after installing the new assembly!
Other than that, installation was a breeze, especially if yours came with the neutral-location frame. Good luck, and enjoy the new and improved shifting experience.
The hardest part about changing the shifter is removing the OEM shift ****. If it is the stock shift **** it pulls off. It is VERY hard to pull off. However, once it breaks loose, it will fly off.
Here is how I removed the shift ****., with the shifter still in the car.
o - I took two screwdrivers and placed one on the front side and one on the back side the shifter shaft, so the screwdrivers are parrallel to the dash. The screwdrivers face in opposite directions so you can hold the handle of one screwdriver and the shaft of the other screwdriver in each hand.
o - Sitting in the driver's seat, place your left forearm on your right knee. With your palm facing up, grab the left side of the two screwdrivers (already on each side of the shifter shaft) with your left hand.
o - Then grab the the right side of the screwdrivers with your right hand (also facing palm up). You can now use your right knee as a fulcrum and pry the **** off. It may go flying straight up, but you won't knock your teeth out.
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There's a DIY here, Renntech, or 6speed that I used and it was very straight forward. Read that first and then follow the steps. I don't think any special tools were required, but there are 2 wire connectors. One in the ash tray and the one under the storage lid - this one is a bit harder to find the connection.
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