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#Best short throw shifter wrx how to
#Best short throw shifter wrx install
#Best short throw shifter wrx upgrade

It's also a good time to upgrade to the COBB Reverse Lockout if you're doing so.

You will need to move over the boot collar (held in place by two screws), the bushings, pin, plastic cup (with o-rings) and spring from the old shifter.

Next, using snap ring pliers remove the c-clip that holds the bottom cup in.

DO NOT misplace the nut and bolt, as they will be reused with the COBB Tuning Short Shifter.

Use (2) 12mm boxed end wrenches, one on either side, to remove the bolt that holds the shift lever to the shift linkage as shown in the picture below.

Retain all of these pieces for reuse with the COBB Tuning Short Shifter and pull the cable out of the lever.

When the pin is out, the handle and its spring will be loose. You will also want to protect the center console with rags, or with a leather glove as in the picture, as you tap the pin out with the punch and hammer. If you do not have one around, you can use an appropriately sized drill bit. The best option is to find a small pointed end punch. You will have to drive out the retaining pin that connects the reverse lockout slider to the cable and lever.Cut the zip tie holding the reverse lockout cable to the shift lever.Unscrew the two plastic clips using a flat blade screwdriver and remove the shift boot bellows.Unclip the wire underneath this piece in order to be able to set the trim piece aside. (08+ STi Only) Lift up on the rear of the shifter surround and slide it back towards the rear of the car.Unscrew the Phillips head screw that is now visible.

(08+ STi Only) Pull up on the e-brake boot and the surround to remove it.

(08+ STi Only) To remove the center console shifter surround, start by removing the (2) 10mm bolts in the arm rest storage.

This will make it easier to work, without scratching the center console or the center console shifter surround trim piece.

Disconnect the wiring harness for the lighter so that the surround can be placed aside.

(08+ STi owners proceed to step 4) Pull up on the rear of the center console shifter surround trim piece to remove it from the center console.

#Best short throw shifter wrx install

Leave this here until the install is done. This gives you more cable to work with when installing the COBB Tuning Short Shifter. It is recommended that you usually retain it behind the transmission rather than in the hole in the transmission.

#Best short throw shifter wrx how to

The picture below illustrates the cam, its position, and how to retain it in the unlocked position. The cam has a hole in it that you can use to retain the cable in its unlocked position with a pin or Allen wrench. Find where the reverse lockout cable connects to the cam on the transmission. Part of the procedure for installing the new lever is to retain the reverse lockout in its unlocked position from underneath the car. Optionally you can support the car on jack stands or a lift. To keep the reverse lockout cable in place, the easiest option is to put the car in reverse.