- - 10mm socket and ratchet
- - Nylon trim tool or flat blade screwdriver covered in tape
- - Small zip tie
- - Side cutters
- - Electrical tape
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FIAT 500/ABARTH 08+ SHIFT BOOT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove shift pattern cap with trim tool to expose a single 10mm bolt.
2. Secure the cap.
3. Remove the 10mm bolt.
4. Remove the electrical tape covering the zip tie that holds the stock boot to the shift knob. Clip the zip tie with your side cutters.
5. Use your trim tool to pry up on chrome trim ring at the base of the shifter boot.
6. Start at the 6 or 9 o'clock position to release the main clips.
7. Using your fingers or your trim tool, release the 5 small clips holding the chrome trim ring to the black base ring. Take note of the orientation of the stitch pattern when removing the stock boot to make aligning the new boot easier.
8. Align the new REDLINEGOODS shift boot on the black base ring. Clip the chrome trim ring onto the black base ring, sandwiching the boot between the two rings.
9. Tighten the zip tie around the base of the knob to attach the new boot.
10. Clip the tail of the zip tie and wrap the zip tie with electrical tape to prevent tears in the leather.
11. Slide the boot and knob assembly back onto the shifter, aligning the tab on the shifter with the slot on the knob. Press firmly at the 1-2 o'clock position, then at the 9 and 6 o'clock positions to lock the base to the console. Reinstall the 10mm bolt into the top of the knob and snug. Bottom out the bolt by hand and make it snug with the ratchet. It takes very little torque to keep the knob in place. Align the tabs of the shift pattern cap and press into place with even force to prevent breaking any of the tabs.
ENJOY YOUR NEW LEATHER BOOTS!
Useful tip
You have installed a product made out of genuine leather. As you know, to maintain a leather product in good condition, you should take care of it. We suggest occasionally (every 4-6 week for example) applying some leather conditioner/UV protector to keep your leather from drying up in the sun and cracking.
Redline Automotive Accessories Corp. will not be held liable for any labor, incidental or consequential damages of any kind. Proceed at your own risk.
