2002-06 MASERATI COUPE GT
shift boot installation guide

Removal of old shift boot:

1. Loosen snap and Velcro at top of boot. Removal of the shift knob is not necessary to remove the stock shift boot.
2. At the base of the boot, toward the rear of the car, carefully disengage the plastic retaining clips from the center console. The clips are not readily visible because the leather boot is wrapped around the plastic retaining ring. The plastic clips are pretty sturdy but can be tight to remove. Pressing against the leather boot is all that is usually necessary to release the retaining ring.
3. Once the rear clips are free the boot can be moved rearward to release the front clips. Note that the front clips are wider apart than the rear clips.
4. Slide the boot upward and off the stick shift.
5. Remove the stock boot from the plastic retaining ring.

Installation of the new shift boot to the retaining ring:

1. Clean the bonding area of the plastic retaining ring and smooth any rough edges to help ease the new boot into position.
2. The new boot fits similarly to the old boot with the Velcro-lined slot toward the passenger side of the vehicle.
3. Apply glue to the retaining ring rang and to the lower, inside edge of the new boot.
4. Align the front of the boot to the section of the retaining that has the wider clip spacing. Attach the new boot to the retaining ring and insure the leather wraps around the ring as the original boot.
5. Let the assembly dry for at least 24 hours to insure the new boot is firmly attached to the retaining ring.

Installation of the new shift boot:

1. Slip the new boot assembly over the stick shift with the wider spaced clips toward the front of the car.
2. Snap the rear clips in place and secure the Velcro slit.
3. Enjoy the look and feel of your new shift boot!

CONGRATULATIONS - YOU HAVE SUCCESSFULLY INSTALLED YOUR NEW LEATHER BOOTS!

Useful tip

You have installed a product made out of genuine leather. As you know, to maintain a leather product in good condition, you should take care of it. We suggest occasionally (every 4-6 week for example) applying some leather conditioner/UV protector to keep your leather from drying up in the sun and cracking.

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