Installation Instructions
Precision Sport Shifter
2008 and up C6 & Z06
Chevrolet Corvette
(see www.bmracing.com for the latest vehicle fitment applications and model years)
Part Number 45034
©2012, 2010 by B&M Racing and Performance Products
This B&M Precision Sport Shifter has been designed to work on most 2008 and up C6 & Z06
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 .
Printed in the U.S.A.
9500856-02
PARTS
Socket
(7, 10mm, 7/16", 3/8")
B&M Shifter
Gasket
Socket Drive
TOOLS
Channel Locks
Spacer (2)
Washer (4)
Extension
M6 Bolt
1/4"-20 Bolt (4)
& Washer (4)
T-15, T-40, T-20
Torx Socket
Trim Panel
Removal Tool
Small Flathead & Phillip
Screwdriver
DISASSEMBLY
STEP 1. Remove (4) bolts securing arm rest and remove arm
rest.
TOOLS: Ratchet, Extension, T-15 Torx Socket
Allen Wrench (4mm)
STEP 2. Remove covers of center console trim plate with
small flathead screwdriver and remove (2) screws on
center console.
Note: Some model years may require the use of a
7mm socket instead of T-15 torx to remove screws.
TOOLS: Ratchet, Extension,
T-15 Torx or 7mm Socket
STEP 3. Pull up on sleeve around emergency brake uncovering
bolts attaching center console.
2 Screws for Side
Center Console Panel
STEP 4. Remove (2) bolts holding down front center console.
Which are located right next to emergency brake.
Note: Some model years may require the use of a
T-15 torx instead of 7mm socket to remove screws.
TOOLS: Rachet, Extension,
T-15 Torx or 7mm Socket
STEP 5. Remove passenger side panel by pulling it down.
STEP 6. Lift leather boot out of center console trim plate.
STEP 7. Hold top of knob and turn chrome collar
counter-clockwise to loosen collar and access bolt
securing knob.
Note: Some model years may require the use of a
small phillip screwdriver or T-20 torx socket to remove
the knob from the shifter. DO NOT remove chrome
collar from leather boot.
TOOLS: Rachet, Extension,
T-20 Torx or Small Phillip Screwdriver.
STEP 8. Remove center console trim plate from center
console. Be sure to unclip any connectors that would
prevent the removal of the center console trim plate.
TOOLS: Trim Panel Removal Tool
STEP 9. Remove rubber cover that is on shifter
Center Console
Trim Plate
Rubber Cover
STEP 10. Remove (4) nuts securing second rubber layer
of shifter.
TOOLS: Ratchet, Extension & Socket (10mm)
STEP 11. With the E-brake in the ON position,
place the shifter in neutral and remove 4 bolts
securing shifter to transmission shifter base.
TOOL: Rachet, Extension, 3/8" Socket
STEP 12. Gently remove pivot cup from bottom of stick.
For extra protection, use a towel between the
channel locks.
TOOL: Channel Locks
ASSEMBLY
STEP 13. Grease B&M Shifter pivot ball and snap original pivot
cup into shifter.
STEP 14. Remove old rubber gasket completely and install
provided gasket.
TOOL: Flathead Screwdriver or Gasket Scraper
STEP 15. Install B&M shifter. Secure B&M shifter to
transmission shifter base with provided
(4) 1/4" washers and (4) 1/4"-20 screws.
Test shifter through all gears.
TOOLS: Ratchet, Extension, Socket (7/16")
OPTIONAL INSTALLATION
NOTE: The following steps are to install the optional spacer and
washer that is provided in the kit. A much more solid shifting feel
is obtained if installing the provided spacer and washer because
it replaces the much softer stock bushings. These steps are not
necessary on Z06 model vehicles as it is already solid mounted.
IMPORTANT: The installation of the spacer and washer will
transmit more noise and vibration than the softer rubber bushings. If a quieter and less vibration transmitting shift quality is
preferred over a more solid and direct shift feel, then DO NOT
proceed with these optional (A-F) installation steps.
STEP A. See top-right picture for indication of working area.
Remove "L" pin from the stock shifter. With the shifter
still in neutral and E-brake in the ON position, insert
the "L" pin into the pin hole of the shifter base. The "L"
pin is used to keep everything aligned. If done
correctly, shifter should not be able to shift
out of neutral position.
Stock Rubber Bushing
Transmission
Shifter Base Pin Hole
Press "L" pin down into
shifter base pin hole
STEP B. Remove bolts (2) securing shifter base to vehicle.
TOOLS: Ratchet, Extension, T-40 Torx Socket
STEP C. Remove stock rubber bushings and spacer.
TOOL: Small Flatblade Screwdriver
"L" pin
on stock shifter
STEP D. Install the provided spacers underneath base as
shown.
CAUTION! Be careful not to allow spacers to fall under transmission shifter base because of the difficulty of retrieving spacer.
Use necessary precautions.
STEP E. Place (2) provided washers on top of each spacer and
thread bolts securing shifter base to vehicle.
TOOLS: Ratchet, Extension, T-40 Torx Socket
.
B&M Spacer
STEP F. Remove "L" pin from pin hole and test shifter through
each gear.
STEP 16. Reinstall second rubber layer, securing rubber
using (4) nuts.Reinstall first rubber layer.
TOOLS: Ratchet, Extension, Socket (10mm)
STEP 17. Reinstall all connector wires to center console.
Install knob into leather boot before installing back
into shifter (clip knob back into chrome collar).
Reinstall center console trim plate.
Install knob into shifter.
de Center Console Panel
STEP 18. Reinstall leather boot into center console trim plate.
Unclip knob from chrome collar and screw provided
M6 bolt into shifter, make sure M6 bolt presses firmly
onto knob. Clip chrome collar back into knob.
TOOL: Allen Wrench (4mm)
STEP 19. Reinstall passenger side panel by lift it up until it
snaps into place.
STEP 20. Reinstall (2) bolts holding down front center
console. Which are located right next to emergency
brake.
Note: Some model years may require the use of a
T-15 torx instead of 7mm socket to remove screws.
TOOLS: Rachet, Extension,
T-15 Torx or 7mm Socket
STEP 21. Reinstall sleeve around emergency brake.
STEP 22. Reinstall (2) screws on center console trim plate
and covers.
Note: Some model years may require the use of a
7mm socket instead of T-15 orx to remove screws.
TOOLS: Ratchet, Extension, T-15 Torx or 7mm
Socket
STEP 23. Reinstall (4) bolts securing arm rest and remove arm
rest.
TOOLS: Ratchet, Extension, T-15 Torx Socket
STEP 24. Ensure that all gears can be smoothly and fully
engaged without binding or rough movement.
Correct any problems prior to operating the vehicle.
STEP 25. Enjoy!
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