Need help removing shifter trim - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

spitz · 10-28-2012, 04:43 PM

I recently purchase my JDM knee pads and in the midst of installing them. However I've run into a wall; I can't seem to remove the outer shifter trim and was wondering is the best way to remove? I've looked at several threads already and it seems the only one that comes close is the JDM Knee Pad Install DIY, but even there it just says to pull with no in depth details.

Do I pry with a flat head? I can't seem to get the screw driver down deep enough for a solid pry. Or, do I pull upwards on the trim while gripping the trim around the outer circumference of the shifter boot?

I'm doing my best not to damage trim at all.

Any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you!!

wawro569 · 10-28-2012, 05:44 PM

I just did this actually, the bst way is to lift up the plastic covering where the armrest should be and you'll see two screws there, unscrew both. Then lift up the vinyl base around the handbrake, pulling straight up until it comes off. Then youll be good to take off the shifter base, make sure to unplug the VSC buttons.

mezdup · 10-28-2012, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by spitz

I recently purchase my JDM knee pads and in the midst of installing them. However I've run into a wall; I can't seem to remove the outer shifter trim and was wondering is the best way to remove? I've looked at several threads already and it seems the only one that comes close is the JDM Knee Pad Install DIY, but even there it just says to pull with no in depth details.

Do I pry with a flat head? I can't seem to get the screw driver down deep enough for a solid pry. Or, do I pull upwards on the trim while gripping the trim around the outer circumference of the shifter boot?

I'm doing my best not to damage trim at all.

Any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you!!

this video helped me quite a bit. i think it may help you in this as well:

Gen · 10-28-2012, 05:55 PM

Stick your fingers into the shift boot and get a good grasp with the tips of your fingers on the side of the trim piece and lift straight up. It literally takes about 5 seconds to remove.

spitz · 10-28-2012, 09:04 PM

Thanks for the help everyone, I'll give it a try!

stea1thbear · 03-05-2013, 10:22 PM

Should the shifter trim come off the same way on an automatic? I've also read all the threads and it doesn't seem to want to budge.

DSOmegaX · 03-05-2013, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by stea1thbear

Should the shifter trim come off the same way on an automatic? I've also read all the threads and it doesn't seem to want to budge.

Yes, it comes off the same way. Remove the handbrake boot to expose an opening underneath the shifter trim, place a trim removal tool or flathead screwdriver underneath the trim and lift up. You should hear the clips unsnap. Work your way around the base of the trim as each section lifts up.

MadFRS · 08-14-2013, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Gen

Stick your fingers into the shift boot and get a good grasp with the tips of your fingers on the side of the trim piece and lift straight up. It literally takes about 5 seconds to remove.

Exactly what I just tried. Super easy!

Do one side at first, then work towards the buttons.

Thank you!

Slade · 12-17-2015, 11:57 PM

Do you need to remove the shift knob first? (referring to the automatic)

iconic · 09-28-2019, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Slade

Do you need to remove the shift knob first? (referring to the automatic)

yes.

why? · 09-28-2019, 09:34 AM

If it won't budge double check to make sure you've found all the bolts. There are bolts everywhere on that damn thing. Had to check 3 different places to find where they all are. Then just brute force the damn thing. It just doesn't want to budge.

10-28-2012, 04:43 PM	#1
spitz Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: '13 SWP BRZ-L Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 252 Thanks: 70 Thanked 106 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Need help removing shifter trim I recently purchase my JDM knee pads and in the midst of installing them. However I've run into a wall; I can't seem to remove the outer shifter trim and was wondering is the best way to remove? I've looked at several threads already and it seems the only one that comes close is the JDM Knee Pad Install DIY, but even there it just says to pull with no in depth details. Do I pry with a flat head? I can't seem to get the screw driver down deep enough for a solid pry. Or, do I pull upwards on the trim while gripping the trim around the outer circumference of the shifter boot? I'm doing my best not to damage trim at all. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you!! __________________ Last edited by spitz; 10-28-2012 at 05:12 PM.

10-28-2012, 09:04 PM	#5
spitz Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: '13 SWP BRZ-L Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 252 Thanks: 70 Thanked 106 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks for the help everyone, I'll give it a try! __________________

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10-28-2012, 05:44 PM	#2
wawro569 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S MT Location: New York Posts: 87 Thanks: 144 Thanked 75 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I just did this actually, the bst way is to lift up the plastic covering where the armrest should be and you'll see two screws there, unscrew both. Then lift up the vinyl base around the handbrake, pulling straight up until it comes off. Then youll be good to take off the shifter base, make sure to unplug the VSC buttons.

10-28-2012, 05:55 PM	#4
Gen Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Under a rock Posts: 1,060 Thanks: 75 Thanked 552 Times in 270 Posts Mentioned: 39 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Stick your fingers into the shift boot and get a good grasp with the tips of your fingers on the side of the trim piece and lift straight up. It literally takes about 5 seconds to remove.

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