You must be logged in to rate content!
4 minute read
EBRAKE BOOT Nissan Altima 07+
1. To install the ebrake boot properly you need to get to the ebrake handle assembly. Start by removing the shifter plate (just like in the shift boot removal instructions), center cubby, under dashboard plastic (driver side only), and side plastics on the driver and passenger side of the center console.
The under dashboard plastic on the driver side (which has the Ikey insert and trunk release button) is removed by taking the plastic end cap on the left side of the dashboard off using a butter knife and unscrewing one Phillips screw where the fuse panel is. The under dash plastic will pull right out at this point. You can leave the switches plugged in if you like. This will release the driver side plastic on the side of the center console that will reveal a screw you will eventually take out highlighted in red.
2. Next remove the center cubby which pulls out, just give it a yank but carefully and unplug the wire from behind it. You may need to open the cubby door to give it some room to come out past the shifter exposing two more screws highlighted in red.
3. At this point unplug what you can by maneuvering inside the hole of the shifter plate and cubby area to get the main wire harness that goes to the console. You also want to unplug the heated seat switches as well.
4. Now you will need to remove the four highlighted screws at this point from the center console. There will be two screws on the inside (where the cubby use to be that were highlighted) and two screws on the outside of the console (where the side plastics use to be). These screws are highlighted in red in the first few photos.
5. Then you just need to remove two screws from the bottom of the back side of the console on the driver and passenger side next to where seats bolt in.
6. You need to pull the center console towards the rears seats about an inch or two to release the clips and guides from the front of the console connected to the dash. Then tilting the console towards the dashboard by lifting the back end up to pull up and then back towards the seats while paying attention to the ebrake handle. The console will be free and the ebrake handle assembly will be fully exposed.
7. You want to put the boot on top of the ebrake and pull it tight. You don’t need to do anything else to secure it. The fitment is perfect and will not move out of place when everything is reinstalled back into place.
8. Reinstall everything in the reverse order and again pay attention to the ebrake handle not to ruin the leather or damage the seats. You also want to pay attention to the little guides on the center console that slide into the dashboard. They can brake and be a pain in the butt if you don’t align them correctly. It may take a few attempts.
