Volvo short shifter kit installation instructions
Tools required:
1. Flathead screwdriver.
2. Electrical crimper/cutter.
3. Fine needlenose pliers or c-clip remover (or even something with a pointy tip)
4. 4mm or 5/32” hex key, ideally a 3/8” driver style. A similar size of torx will do in a pinch. Driver extensions are very handy.
5. 8mm and 10mm socket driver.
6. Work light!
Procedure:
1. Remove leather boot (if equipped).
2. Remove shifter knob
a. Using screwdriver, carefully pry out knob cover:
b. Pull out overdrive button (later models may be attached with small screws). Disconnect from wires.
c. Pull off knob, it should be on snugly.
3. Pry out the 4 plugs holding the shifter boot to the chassis.
4. Remove the boot.
5. Leaving some slack, cut the 2 overdrive button wires:
6. Remove the (2) 8mm bolts (arrowed) holding on the reverse lockout gate and remove the gate.
7. Using fine needle nose, or c clip remover, or pointy tool, remove the c-clip:
8. Put the transmission into reverse.
9. (under the car) using the hex key, remove the set screw on the bottom of the shifter. It’s a tight squeeze under there so this is where the extensions will come in.
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