B&M PRECISION SPORT SHIFTER User Manual

Installation Instructions

Precision Sport Shifter

2003 and up Nissan 350Z/370Z

2003 and up Infiniti G35/G37

(see www.bmracing.com for the latest vehicle fitment applications and model years)

Part Number 45163

©2009, 2004, 2003 by B&M Racing and Performance Products

This B&M Short Throw Shifter has been designed to work on most 2003 and up Nissan 350Z/370Z and 2003 and up
Infiniti G35/G37 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
Short Throw Shifter. Installation of this B&M Short Throw Shifter can be accomplished by anyone with minimal
mechanical experience.

INTRODUCTION

This B&M Short Throw Shifter can be installed in less than an hour 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 .

*NOTE: Do not attempt to disassmble shifter unit. This shifter has been precision assembled at B&M under
exacting tolerances and at extreme pressures. Disassembly of the shifter unit will void warranty.

Shifter*

A

Sleeve

M6 bolt (3),
Flat washer (3),
& Serrated
washers (3)

PARTS

B

D

Grease

Mounting Plate

C

E

Printed in the U.S.A.

9500791-05

Socket(10 & 12mm)

TOOLS

Socket Drive/

Torque Wrench

Extension

Channel Locks

File

Hex Drive (5 mm)

DISASSEMBLY

STEP 1. Park vehicle on a level area and allow time to cool.

Unscrew knob and remove. Also, remove small
insert under knob (will not be used on new shifter).
TOOLS: Channel Locks & Towel.

NOTE: In some vehicles it may be VERY difficult to

remove the shift knob without damaging it. If
this is the case in your vehicle, it may be
possible to proceed through all the disassembly
steps carefully lifting up on the center console
plate and rubber boots to access the hardware.
Then finally removing the knob as described in
the final disassembly step 13.

Jack

Towel

Jack Stands (4)

STEP 2. Lift up console plate.

STEP 3. Unplug wiring harness from console plate and

remove console plate.

STEP 4. Remove white foam cover (350Z/G35 only).

STEP 5. Remove shifter cover bolts and wire harness connec-

tions, then remove plate from vehicle.

TOOLS: Socket(10 mm), Drive, and Extension.

NOTE: 370Z/G37 vehicles may require removal of the center
console side covers and center console by removing several
interior screws (use a Phillips screwdriver) to access the
above bolts.

STEP 6. Remove rubber boot(s).

NOTE: 370Z/G37 vehicles have an extra outer boot that will
also need to be removed in this step.

STEP 7. Remove bolts holding down metal shifter plate.
TOOLS: Socket(10 mm), Drive, and Extension.