Interior/Exterior Removal of CVT shift handle

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Apr 27, 2005 | 12:24 PM

StillK

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2nd Gear

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Removal of CVT shift handle

I just ordered a leather shift boot from Redline goods for my 2003 CVT Mini.
The instructions for removal of the handle specificially say 01+ Automatic
Installation instructions but show graphics for the manual shifter. The instructions say to pull straight up on the shift **** (says there are no
mechanical fasters that it is a pressure fit). I think this is wrong - how about the shift interlock button? Anyone changed the shift boot on a CVT - is it that simple?

Apr 27, 2005 | 01:44 PM

J-Didi

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From: Louisiana

Yep, BTDT. Do what it says. Glue is the only thing holding it on. If you have a sunroof - open it. Stand (as best you can) or kneel on the driver seat and pull slow and hard. It should come off.

Apr 27, 2005 | 04:31 PM

BaldBikerGuy

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From: Canton, Ohio

yep...scared the heck out of me...everyone said just "pull it off" MCS came off fine didn't know about the auto.

Make sure to pull it STRAIGHT up, there is a long plastic thing that could be broken if you come off at an angle

Good luck, I pulled mine off to put a new boot on