 |
 |
This install takes 20 - 30 minutes.
Click on the images for larger views. |
Step 1: Getting the required items together
This install requires:
- 1 Wheel Skins Shift Boot
- Zip Tie
- What ever tools may be required to remove your shift knob
- A BMW M3 (E46).
- 20 - 30 minutes of free time.
|
 |
Wheel Skins Shift Boot |
Step 2: Remove shift boot
- Carefully pull up the driver's side forward corner of the shift boot (see image).
- Once you have the corner released, work the rest of the way around the boot to release it completely
|
Removing the Shift Boot |
Step 3: If your knob is lluminated
- Disconnect the power lead to your knob.
|
|
Step 4: Remove the knob
- If you have a stock knob - pull up sharply on the knob to release it from the shifter.
- If you have an aftermarket knob, you will probably have one or more screws securing it to the shifter - losen these as necessary.
|
Shifter: Knob & Boot Removed |
Step 5: Removing the stock boot from the frame
- Once you have the boot free, you will have to peal the leather away from the frame.
- Start at a corner and carefully peal the leather away from the shift boot frame (see images).
|
Pealing Up the Boot
Boot Frame |
Step 6: Installing the new boot on the frame
- Start at one of the narrower sides of the frame.
- Line up the seams of the boot in the center of the narrower sides on the frame
- Stretch the boot on to the frame
- Inspect the boot to make sure that the leather is lined up with the bottom of the frame all the way around.
|
New Boot on Frame |
Step 7: Installing the boot back into the car
- Run the shifter through the hole at the top of the boot.
- Line up and snap the frame back inot the center console.
- Install your knob (if installing UUC RKIII see this DIY)
- Enjoy!
|
All Done!
shown with UUC RKIII |
|
