1984-89 NISSAN 300ZX
shift boot installation guide

Before

Open center compartment to allow clearance for mirror control trim.

Pull mirror control trim up and move out of the way. If you remove one of the switches or hole blanks, you can more easily pull it out.

Remove shifter knob by unscrewing. Yes, it unscrews. If it's never been off before, you may need to wrap the knob with a cloth and use a wrench to help you get leverage.

Push the original boot straight down in one of the forward corners.

Using the hole you've just created, pull the shifter trim up from the front.

Pull the rest of the boot out of the bottom of the shifter trim. Be careful not to break the tabs that hold it in place.

Note the long side of the new shift boot.

Install the shift boot from the bottom using the original tabs.

Snap the shifter trim back into place inserting the rear in first.

Roll the excess in if you choose. Then screw the shift knob back on. Don't forget to reinstall the mirror control trim.

Locate snap on e-brake handle. Unsnap and slide off.

Slide handle off e-brake. Twisting it while pulling may help.

Note location of snap and slide the new boot on.

Slide handle back on and admire work.