In this how to you will see the process of installing cobra bob's shifter gasket kit on an 01' cobra, other models similer. The whole install from start to finish took about an hour. this is a fairly simple install for the technically challenged out there.
vehicle: 2001 cobra, 3650 trans, and steeda tri ax shifter
here is the link to view purchase info: Stang Shifter Gaskets
tools required:
small pic or mini flathead screwdriver
1/4" rachet
1/4" 8" extension
1/4" 8mm socket
1/4" 13mm socket
1/4" swivel
blue locktight
razor blade
3M red scuff pad
brake clean or degreaser
a couple rags
WD40 or rust buster
Here is a pic of what you will recieve
This is what you will be removing
Start by removing your shift knob (counter clockwise) and remove the cigarette lighter. pull up on the bottom and the tabs should release allowing forward movement disconnecting the forward clips
At this point you will not be able to remove fully until disconnecting the electrical plug on the lighter.
You will see in the pic the orange tab that will have to be pushed in for the clip to release, i used a small pick to apply pressure while pulling out.
Here is the connector view once removed
In this pic you will see the shifter cover plate and the 4 8mm bolts that retain it. To remove the bolts you may need to crack them loose (counter clockwise) and spray a little rust penetrator spray to allow them to come out fully.
Once bolts are removed, the cover plate will need to be pushed to the driver side and lifted on the paasenger side of the cover to come out.
Cover plate removing
View of the shifter with plate removed
If you have a one piece handle bypass these steps and move to shifter removal. start by loosening the 2 13mm bolts holding the shifter handle shifter base.
I choose to take them out the rest of the way by hand so i do not drop any washers or bolts, this is the handle removed, ewwww,this will need to be cleaned up.
The rubber boot will just pull up, just set to the side to be cleaned. you will also notice the four 13mm bolts holding down the shifter, place trans in nuetral. lossen and remove all 4 bolts.
The shifter may require a little force to be removed, due to silicone holding it together. once removed make sure a rag is ready to keep any fluid from getting on the interior.
This is were you will be scraping off the old silicone with the razor blade
After scraping off enough of the silicone, you can take off the rest using the 3m scuff pad
vehicle: 2001 cobra, 3650 trans, and steeda tri ax shifter
here is the link to view purchase info: Stang Shifter Gaskets
tools required:
small pic or mini flathead screwdriver
1/4" rachet
1/4" 8" extension
1/4" 8mm socket
1/4" 13mm socket
1/4" swivel
blue locktight
razor blade
3M red scuff pad
brake clean or degreaser
a couple rags
WD40 or rust buster
Here is a pic of what you will recieve
This is what you will be removing
Start by removing your shift knob (counter clockwise) and remove the cigarette lighter. pull up on the bottom and the tabs should release allowing forward movement disconnecting the forward clips
At this point you will not be able to remove fully until disconnecting the electrical plug on the lighter.
You will see in the pic the orange tab that will have to be pushed in for the clip to release, i used a small pick to apply pressure while pulling out.
Here is the connector view once removed
In this pic you will see the shifter cover plate and the 4 8mm bolts that retain it. To remove the bolts you may need to crack them loose (counter clockwise) and spray a little rust penetrator spray to allow them to come out fully.
Once bolts are removed, the cover plate will need to be pushed to the driver side and lifted on the paasenger side of the cover to come out.
Cover plate removing
View of the shifter with plate removed
If you have a one piece handle bypass these steps and move to shifter removal. start by loosening the 2 13mm bolts holding the shifter handle shifter base.
I choose to take them out the rest of the way by hand so i do not drop any washers or bolts, this is the handle removed, ewwww,this will need to be cleaned up.
The rubber boot will just pull up, just set to the side to be cleaned. you will also notice the four 13mm bolts holding down the shifter, place trans in nuetral. lossen and remove all 4 bolts.
The shifter may require a little force to be removed, due to silicone holding it together. once removed make sure a rag is ready to keep any fluid from getting on the interior.
This is were you will be scraping off the old silicone with the razor blade
After scraping off enough of the silicone, you can take off the rest using the 3m scuff pad
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