2007 Euro Civic Type-R Shift Boot install
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Part #: 77298-SMT-E01ZA
Install time: 30 mins.
Pre-Work:
-Remove shift knob
-Pull up on the aluminum-look shifter base by grabbing from the inside (left and ride inside portions) -- boot assembly will pop off.
New boot next to old boot & assembly
Another pic, notice it uses a different clip inside the boot to attach the the Euro-R shift knob
So... unscrew the four screws from the stock assembly, remove the staples holding the boot on the the assembly and remove the stock boot.
Remove the staples from the Euro-R boot and detach the little loops, the CTR boot will pop off.
Pull the CTR boot over the stock assembly (its a bit smaller so it might be a little tight). I cut a few slits in the extended pieces of the CTR boot and slipped them over the sections where the screws go. I also taped up some sections inside the boot, once you have it secure reattach it to the aluminum-look shifter base.
What it looks like after its re-attached.
From this point you can re-install if you want, but i didnt like the clip on the CTR boot, so i replaced it with the one from the Stock Si boot.
Cut the zip tie off and pull the clip apart.
The two pieces removed from the CTR boot. (wont need these again)
Remove the stock piece buy cutting the zip tie that's holding the stock Si clip to the boot.
Slide the new clip into the CTR boot, as low as you want...the lower you install it, the less "extra material" will bunch up when you reinstall the boot).
Instead of using a zip tie, i used a baggie-tie type of tie (pulled it tight around the clip and twisted), when i used a zip tie you will see a bulge from the little nub where the tie goes through to tighten.
Si clip installed on CTR boot.
another view of Si clip on CTR boot.
Reinstall and enjoy!
If you have any questions, let me know, i know my descriptions werent that great...and i should have taken more pics... Either way, this boot is HOT!
