Nissan - Manual Transmission Shift Knob Removal

Project:	Manual Transmission Shift Knob Removal
Models:	2003 Nissan 350Z 2004 Nissan 350Z 2005 Nissan 350Z 2006 Nissan 350Z 2007 Nissan 350Z 2008 Nissan 350Z

1. Remove the M/T console boot/finisher.
2. Raise the boot so you can see the shift lever
3. Cut a piece of radiator hose and place it around the shift lever to protect it as you do the following steps

4. Clamp a wrench around the protected shift lever

5. Place a 2nd cut piece of radiator hose around the shift lever knob to protect it as you do the following steps

6. Hold the shift lever still with the 1st wrench to keep it from moving
7. With the shift lever held in place, remove the shift knob by turning it counter-clockwise with the 2nd wrench.

CAUTION: The transmission will be damaged internally if you do this step wrong. DO NOT remove the shift knob without holding the shift lever still with a wrench. The shift lever must not be allowed to rotate.

8. Clean the threads of the shift lever with a wire brush
9. Apply a few drops of High Temp High Strength Threadlocker Red*

10. Re-install the shift lever knob by HAND TIGHTENING ONLY.

• Turn the knob clockwise to tighten it.

• Make sure the gear shift numbers and the knob are in the proper position (NOT slanted).

11. Re-install the console boot/finisher.