DIY OEM Shift Boot Install on Automatic
 

Part #969351EA1A uve got to order this one, because if you order the sport one it costs more because of that damn s button
Tired of that boring looking transmission, but you don't want the hassle of a manual? Look no further! Rep please lol

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So what I ordered was the OEM boot and bezel from my dealerships parts department.
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First thing you do is pull down the base of the shift knob.
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Then you pull that spring clip off, which will allow you to take the knob itself off.

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Then you pull the bezel up. You don't have to yank it, it comes up pretty easily.
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So there's two methods. The first one is quick and easy, the second takes a little bit more work, but results in a better finish.
Method 1
Now let's take a look at the OEM boot assembly.
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If you turn it upside down, you'll see that the bezel is actually two pieces screwed together. Unscrew all the screws.
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Now you can pull the boot out.
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Next, lay the boot over the gearbox. Try to tuck it in as deep as possible. No matter what you'll have enough slack to freely shift.
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The best way to put the bezel on is to hold the boot in place with one hand and lay it down. Try to make sure the stitching on the boot matches the positioning of the stitching on he bezel.
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Now put the shift knob back on.
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Voila! Enjoy your sportier looking car :)

Alternate method thanks to Baer383

Wow, awesome! Now the 7AT people won't have to look any further than just the stock boot!

that's beautiful! can i get more pictures of that watch???

lol ok

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Great write-up :tup:

Can you give us an idea of how much this costs to do (i.e. the cost of the manual boot)?

You have to order the whole boot-bezel assembly, so it cost around $70 *at employee cost)

How about for non-employees? :roflpuke2:

lol i got sent home sick so ill have to check friday when i go back in.

Are you able to get a whole bunch? Maybe we get a group buy going for us automatic folks?

yeah i could do that, but ur prolly better off checking with your local dealerships first, that way you dont have to worry about shipping fees lol. ill post the part # tomorrow or friday.

Thanks :tup:

I wonder if this can be done for less using an aftermarket shift boot for the 6MT?

I have to agree.... that looks much better than stock!

..of course. i just went for stock because it matches perfectly, even down to the stiching
thank you

So the boot is just sandwiched in there? any worries about the boot being pulled out? is it possible to just switch out the auto bezel assembly with the manual bezel assembly?

the bezel wedges it. ive been using mine for over a week now with no issues.

unforutnately, due to the size of the gearbox, the manual bezel can not fit on the auto.

Do you have a part number on the boot/bezel available?

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Nice DIY do you know of any other knobs that you can switch for the original, cuz everything looks good, but the auto knob sticking out the boot makes it look unfinished.

I ordered a Password JDM knob. I'll post up the results

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Ditto. I was thinking the same questions.

But man it looks good somatic!!! :tup:

Nice looking forward to pics

Good job!...looking forward to the PW JDM knob

Thanks

which knob did you get?

the balanced aluminum one, black with silver base

model number? sorry being nosiy

its all good
Password:JDM Balanced Shift Knob (Nissan 370Z) | Password JDM
PWISK-NIS

wow. looks good. Looking forward to the review. :tiphat:

Found the part #, 96935, mt console finisher.

Part #969351EA1A uve got to order this one, because if you order the sport one it costs more because of that damn s button

Thanks for the pm,I ordered mine Friday be here Tuesday cost me $75.00

Cant you just change the hole unit? meaning take the automatic unit out with the thicker edging and change it for the manual part you bought?

No, the gearbox is too big

Part ordered!!!! :tup:

omggggg it's lovely!
I'm about to order aftermarket shift boot too!
but I wonder if that PSWJDM knob would fit because we have this stupid safety button...T^T

It doesnt, it was a fail, we have to get a knob with a button

:(

There was an earlier thread about using the GT-R shift knob.........

Won't work. Auto Zs have to have that button depressed.