If you want to remove the trim piece, go to Rick's site and read the instructions on the shift boot installation. After you remove all the screws, I believe its just a few clips. They are kinda hard to remove the first time, so be careful not to break it.

You could do what I did and just remove all the trim finish, and have it painted the exterior color of the car. Looks good. I will see if I cant post some pics later today when I get off of work.

John

 

You'll be happy with the results

 

For all intents and purposes, '00 and '01 are the same and '02 and '03 are the same. Quite a few upgrades between '01 and '02.

 

Thanks Guys, I will try it possibly tomorrow!

I will let you know,

Thanks

 

Sorry, I just noticed that!! Good point! WTF was I thinking?

 

it basically looks like black chrome after..

 

Woot! Mine is peeled worse than that, going to give the rubbing alcohol a shot...

How about the leatherette arm rest coming undone? Anyone have suggestions there?

Thanks

 

as stated earlier, the boot part juss pops out after taking the 2 philip screws out. there's 2 main clips towards the front and one each side that you need to carefully pry/pop out.

i agree with everyone else to strip the paint cus it has a nicer finish underneath....very shiny

 

Does anyone have any pictures of this?