Boxster S (986) F6-3.2L (2001)
2.
Remove long gearshift lever (standard version).
DANGER
Risk of accidents (eye injuries) while removing the gearshift lever.
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Wear protective goggles when knocking off the pins at the bushings (plastic).
2.1
Knock off pins --> Figure 6 -A- at the bushings (plastic) with a chisel.
2.2
Remove bushings from the gearshift bracket --> Figure 6 -Arrows-.
2.3
Guide gearshift lever --> Figure 6 -B- upwards out of the gearshift bracket.
3.
Check whether a green clip --> Figure 7- Section- is installed on the base of the gearshift bracket.
3.1
If you see a green clip:
Press green clip downwards --> Figure 7 -Arrow A- and unclip it towards the front --> Figure 7- Arrow B- out of the gearshift bracket.
Background:
If the clip remains in the gearshift bracket, the shift cables will rub against the clip.
3.2
If there is no green clip:
Continue with the next step.
4.
Install short gearshift lever.
4.1
Lightly lubricate pin and ball pin on the new gearshift lever using approx. 3 g of lubricant.