2000 Porsche Boxster (986) F6-2.7L Page 139

2. Remove long gearshift lever (standard version).

DANGER

Risk of accidents (eye injuries) while removing the gearshift lever.

^ Wear protective goggles when knocking off the pins at the bushings (plastic).

2.1 Knock off pins --> Figure 6 -A- at the bushings (plastic) with a chisel.

2.2 Remove bushings from the gearshift bracket --> Figure 6 -Arrows-.

2.3 Guide gearshift lever --> Figure 6 -B- upwards out of the gearshift bracket.

3. Check whether a green clip --> Figure 7- Section- is installed on the base of the gearshift bracket.

3.1 If you see a green clip:

Press green clip downwards --> Figure 7 -Arrow A- and unclip it towards the front --> Figure 7- Arrow B- out of the gearshift bracket.

Background:

If the clip remains in the gearshift bracket, the shift cables will rub against the clip.

3.2 If there is no green clip:

Continue with the next step.

4. Install short gearshift lever.

4.1 Lightly lubricate pin and ball pin on the new gearshift lever using approx. 3 g of lubricant.

4.2 Guide gearshift lever into the gearshift bracket --> Figure 8- A-.

4.3 Position new bushing on gearshift bracket in such a way that the two pins stand vertically at the base of the bushing --> Figure 8 -D-

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