B&M C5, C6 User Manual
Installation Instructions
Precision Sport Shifter
1997 - 2007 C5 & C6
Chevrolet Corvette
(see www.bmracing.com for the latest vehicle fitment applications and model years)
Part Number 45044
©2012, 2006, 2005 by B&M Racing and Performance Products
This B&M Precision Sport Shifter has been designed to work on most 1997 and up C5 & C6 Corvette
model vehicles. It has been engineered to greatly reduce shift throw and improve shifter feel. Check
the parts and tools lists at the beginning of these instructions for the supplied parts and the tools required
to install your B&M Precision Sport Shifter. Installation of this B&M Precision Sport Shifter can be
accomplished by anyone with minimal mechanical experience.
INTRODUCTION
This B&M Precision Sport Shifter can be installed in less than an hour and a half by carefully following the instructions. Read all instructions first to familiarize yourself with the parts, tools, and procedures. This kit contains all the parts necessary to install the shifter .
PARTS
B&M Shifter
Gasket
Spacer (2)
Washer (4)
M6 Bolt
1/4"-20 Bolt (4)
& Washer (4)
Printed in the U.S.A.
9500812-03
Socket(7, 10mm
7/16" 11/32" & 3/8")
TOOLS
Socket Drive
Extension
Small Flatblade
Screwdriver
Vise Grips
Needlenose pliers
Channel Locks
Allen wrench (3/32")
C5 CORVETTE DISASSEMBLY
(GO TO STEP 10 FOR C-6 DISASSEMBLY)
STEP 1. Pry up on rear of gear shift insert and remove.
Punch
T-15 & T-40
Torx Socket
Hammer
TOOL: Small Flatblade Screwdriver
STEP 2. Remove small metal insert.
TOOL: Vise Grips
STEP 3. Remove knob.
STEP 4. Remove traction control panel and disconnect all wires.
TOOL: Small Flatblade Screwdriver
STEP 5. Remove (2) retaining nuts and wire connectors.
TOOLS: Socket(10 mm), Drive, and Extension.
STEP 6. Remove panel next to ignition key (temperature sensor)
and remove screw.
TOOLS: Small Flatblade Screwdriver, Ratchet,
Extension, T-15 Torx Socket
STEP 7. Remove bolts beside lighter and under ashtray.
TOOLS: Ratchet, Extension, T-15 Torx Socket
STEP 8. Remove small inserts at rear of rear center console
and remove (2) nuts.
TOOLS: Small Flatblade Screwdriver, Ratchet,
Extension, T-15 Torx Socket
STEP 9. Slide rear center console back enough to remove
front center console. Remove front center console.
NOTE: FOR C5 GO TO STEP 19
C6 CORVETTE DISASSEMBLY
STEP 10.Remove panel for passenger air bag and remove
module.
TOOLS: Small Flatblade Screwdriver
STEP 11. Remove (1) nut holding down console.
TOOLS: Ratchet, Extension, Socket (10mm)
STEP 12. Remove (4) bolts securing arm rest and remove
arm rest.
TOOLS: Ratchet, Extension, T-15 Torx Socket
STEP 13. Remove (2) screws under passenger airbag panel.
TOOLS: Ratchet, Extension, Socket (7mm)
STEP 14. Pull up on sleeve around emergency brake
uncovering bolts attaching center console.
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