help installing TRD shifter

MD MK1 · 07-31-2009, 02:18 PM

so i got a TRD shifter today and the instructions are all in japanese which helps me none but it has nice pictures. my problem right now is that i can't seem to fully remove the armrest. i have taken all the screws out but there are these two white clips infront of the shifter that i can't seem to get to pop out and i'm seriously considering trying to break them with all my might. someone please help me!!

mr3 · 07-31-2009, 04:48 PM

On the front under the little felt piece in front of the radio is 2 screws. Then along each side there are a few. I think when I take mine out I end up taking the ash tray out. It's been in and out quite a few times I forget details it just happens when I do it.

MD MK1 · 07-31-2009, 06:32 PM

i got screws near the radio and all the others but its those clips that are holding it down, i guess i'll just keep trying to get them off somehow.

mr3 · 07-31-2009, 06:34 PM

I dont remember any clips on mine. First time I took it out, I just pulled and pulled those front 2 screws out.

traintech86 · 08-09-2009, 01:16 AM

i did it to fix the lighter. all i had to do was remove the 6-8 screws that were on the sides of the arm rest. then i removed the lil cuby box(2 screws in the main compartment). then i lifted from the compartment end.

stu4u3 · 08-10-2009, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by MD MK1

so i got a TRD shifter today and the instructions are all in japanese which helps me none but it has nice pictures. my problem right now is that i can't seem to fully remove the armrest. i have taken all the screws out but there are these two white clips infront of the shifter that i can't seem to get to pop out and i'm seriously considering trying to break them with all my might. someone please help me!!

Where did you get you TRD shifter and how much? I would like to see pictures once it's installed (if you don't mind). Thanks.

Timon · 08-11-2009, 01:54 AM

There were no clips in mine either. All screws. Make sure you pull the radio bezel off too, that is hold the front end down.

Once you get the center console out it's pretty much self explanatory from there. You'll see bolts holding the shifter assembly down (4, I think, 12mm or 14mm). Make sure to detach the shifter cables before pulled the base out. Once you have the base out you'll have the pry the shifter out of its socket. There is a small clip in the plastic holding it down, remove that first. You'll likely need some help with the neutral return spring and putting it all back together.

Maruki-kun · 08-11-2009, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Timon

There were no clips in mine either. All screws. Make sure you pull the radio bezel off too, that is hold the front end down.

Once you get the center console out it's pretty much self explanatory from there. You'll see bolts holding the shifter assembly down (4, I think, 12mm or 14mm). Make sure to detach the shifter cables before pulled the base out. Once you have the base out you'll have the pry the shifter out of its socket. There is a small clip in the plastic holding it down, remove that first. You'll likely need some help with the neutral return spring and putting it all back together.

I installed two short shifters, it's super easy.

you don't have to undo the shifter cables as you can just pop the one off and take off the clip for the left side one and unbolt the 4 bolts and drop the assembly, repack the cup with grease while you are in there, it's worth it.

I'll do a write up tomorrow when I lube my shifter cables if you wanna wait.

07-31-2009, 02:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
MD MK1 No Skills Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: austin texas Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	help installing TRD shifter so i got a TRD shifter today and the instructions are all in japanese which helps me none but it has nice pictures. my problem right now is that i can't seem to fully remove the armrest. i have taken all the screws out but there are these two white clips infront of the shifter that i can't seem to get to pop out and i'm seriously considering trying to break them with all my might. someone please help me!!

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07-31-2009, 04:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
mr3 unskilled Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Plymouth Mtg, Pa Posts: 2,406 Thanks: 24 Thanked 98 Times in 93 Posts iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	On the front under the little felt piece in front of the radio is 2 screws. Then along each side there are a few. I think when I take mine out I end up taking the ash tray out. It's been in and out quite a few times I forget details it just happens when I do it.

07-31-2009, 06:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
MD MK1 No Skills Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: austin texas Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	i got screws near the radio and all the others but its those clips that are holding it down, i guess i'll just keep trying to get them off somehow.

07-31-2009, 06:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
mr3 unskilled Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Plymouth Mtg, Pa Posts: 2,406 Thanks: 24 Thanked 98 Times in 93 Posts iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	I dont remember any clips on mine. First time I took it out, I just pulled and pulled those front 2 screws out.

08-09-2009, 01:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
traintech86 Cage Fighter Join Date: May 2009 Location: Yokosuka, Kanagawa Japan Posts: 1,799 Thanks: 27 Thanked 47 Times in 43 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	i did it to fix the lighter. all i had to do was remove the 6-8 screws that were on the sides of the arm rest. then i removed the lil cuby box(2 screws in the main compartment). then i lifted from the compartment end.

08-11-2009, 01:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
Timon MR2 MKI AW11 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 669 Thanks: 13 Thanked 42 Times in 37 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	There were no clips in mine either. All screws. Make sure you pull the radio bezel off too, that is hold the front end down. Once you get the center console out it's pretty much self explanatory from there. You'll see bolts holding the shifter assembly down (4, I think, 12mm or 14mm). Make sure to detach the shifter cables before pulled the base out. Once you have the base out you'll have the pry the shifter out of its socket. There is a small clip in the plastic holding it down, remove that first. You'll likely need some help with the neutral return spring and putting it all back together.