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1. Grips with a hammer Unscrew knob from shift lever See Figure 1 2 Place shifter into neutral position Grasp the sides of the leather shift boot at the base and gently press inward toward the shifter to release the boot retaining tabs from the trim plate Note Be careful not to break the plastic tabs Lift the boot up out of the trim plate and over the shifter stick 3 Open the cigarette lighter door and remove the ashtray Using a T15 Torx head driver remove the screws adjacent to the cigarette lighter and behind the ash tray Carefully pry out the vented insert in the dash next to the ignition switch and remove the remaining Torx head screw 4 Place shifter into second gear With the parking brake applied grasp the instrument panel trim plate near the curve at the base and pull rearward to release the locking tabs Lift the rear of the trim plate to clear the floor tunnel studs See Figure 2 5 Disconnect the electrical plug from the cigarette lighter and lift the trim plate up over the shifter to remove FACTORY SHIFTER REMOVAL 1 Remove the four 4 10mm hex nuts that retain the factory rubber closeout boot Carefully pry the boot up and off over the shifter Remove and discard rubber band if present 2 Place shifter into neutral Remove the four 4 3 8 hex head bolts that retain the factory shifter base to the housing and remove shifter assembly by lifting up and out Note Grasp the alignment pin located2. on the front of the shifter base and remove while lifting shifter out Technical Support 707 544 4761 2 www HURST SHIFTERS com 3 Carefully pry off the plastic cup bushing from the end of the factory shifter and set aside for re installation BILLET PLUS SHIFTER INSTALLATION 1 Remove factory rubber gasket from shifter housing this will not be reused Clean mounting surface 2 Place new mounting gasket Supplied onto shifter housing 3 Place the plastic cup bushing that was removed from the factory shifter open end up on a workbench Put a small amount of grease on the ball end of the Hurst Billet Plus stick bottom and place the ball in the open end of the cup bushing Gently push down on the stick bottom until the ball snaps into the bushing 4 Install the Hurst Billet Plus shifter onto the shifter housing making sure that the cup bushing on the stick bottom fits properly into shift selector socket inside the housing Important The shifter must be installed with the notch in the shifter stick threads facing the rear 5 Install the four 4 socket head screws supplied to secure the mounting base to the shifter housing using a 3 16 hex key wench Tighten evenly to 8 10 Ibs ft torque Important Make sure that shifter base is sitting flush onto housing before tightening screws 6 Test shifter operation Move stick through entire gear shift pattern making sure that it engages each gear fully and that stick moves freel
3. the raised rib to match the diameter of the Hurst shifter base Re install the factory closeout boot and replace the four 4 10mm hex nuts previously removed Tighten securely 9 Place shifter into second gear Place the instrument panel trim plate over the Hurst Billet Plus shifter and under the parking brake lever Re connect the electrical plug to the cigarette lighter 10 Align the trim plate locking tabs to their respective slots in the instrument panel and carefully begin pushing the tabs into the slots at the top while positioning the rear of the trim plate onto the floor tunnel studs Note Make sure console is rearward enough to install the trim plate Replace the three 3 Torx head screws previously removed Replace the ashtray and vented insert in the dash next to the ignition switch 11 Slip the factory leather shift boot over the shifter and align with the opening of the instrument panel trim plate Press in and around the base of the boot to engage the retaining tabs 12 Carefully lift and re install the console onto the floor tunnel studs making sure that the front of the console is positioned under the rear of the instrument panel trim plate Make sure the rear corners of the console are overlapping the side carpeting and that the console is seated in its proper position Replace the front and rear hex nuts previously removed and tighten securely Caution Do not over tighten as this can cause console to crack Replace the
4. 1595085 REVO2 08 17 15 Installation Instructions BILLET PLUS COMPETITION SHIFTER 1997 2004 Chevrolet Corvette 6 Soeed BWT 56 Manual Transmission Catalog 391 5085 2015 Hurst Performance WORK SAFELY For maximum safety perform this installation on a clean level surface and with the engine turned off Place blocks or wedges in front of and behind both rear wheels to prevent movement in either direction NOTE This shifter is designed to reduce the throw 40 for shorter shifts precisely balancing distance effort comfort and control to give you the most satisfaction from a shifter It is constructed of a solid billet steel stick and billet aluminum base making the feel of the shifter significantly more positive as compared to the stock factory unit You will also probably notice a slight increase in effort while shifting due to the shorter throw The shifter accepts the stock factory know and boot to keep the interior of your vehicle looking original in appearance IMPORTANT Installing the Hurst Billet Plus Shifter requires moderate mechanical ability Read this instruction sheet completely so that you thoroughly understand it and can become familiar with the procedure before attempting installation We highly recommend that you use the appropriate factory service manual along with these instructions for additional procedure details FACTORY CONSOLE REMOVAL Convertible Models Only 1 Open the convertible top stowage compartme
5. IONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Technical Service A highly trained technical service department is maintained by Hurst Performance to answer your technical questions provide additional product information and offer various recommendations Hurst offers a wide variety of custom T Handles and knobs that can be used with this shifter to allow the driver to tailor the vehicle to his ners personal liking See your local retailer of Hurst products for specific prices Technical service calls correspondence and warranty questions should be directed to Hurst Performance Products 707 544 4761 www Hurst Shifters com Technical Support 707 544 4761 5 www HURST SHIFTERS com
6. nt lid Remove the T15 Torx head screws that attach the top and lower sides of the extension panel Lift upward on the panel to remove it from the bracket All Models 1 Open the console door Insert a small flat blade screwdriver into the recess located at the rear of the electronic traction control switch and carefully pry up and out allowing access to the console retaining nuts Disconnect the electrical connector from the switch Disconnect the electrical connector from the accessory power outlet 2 Using a small flat blade screwdriver remove the plastic lids at the rear of the console to allow access to the retaining nuts Using a 10 mm wrench or socket remove the hex nuts that fasten the front and rear of the console to the floor tunnel Lift the rear of the console to clear the studs and pull rearward to release console from under the instrument panel accessory trim plate Technical Support 707 544 4761 1 www HURST SHIFTERS com INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM PLATE REMOVAL 1 Place the shifter into fourth gear Using a small flat blade screwdriver at the front edge of the shift pattern indicator carefully pry out indicator from shifter knob Using a pair of Vise Grips clamp tightly and pull the metal T retainer up and out of the knob Note The T retainer is usually very difficult to Figure 1 remove Use care to avoid damaging other components Tip While pulling upward rock Vise Grips from side to side or tap side of Vise
7. plastic covers that conceal the hex nuts at the rear of the console 13 Re connect the electrical connector to the accessory power outlet and the electrical connector to the traction control switch inside console compartment Place the switch into position and push down to secure the retaining clips Convertible models only Re install the extension panel for the convertible top stowage compartment Replace screws previously removed and tighten securely Technical Support 707 544 4761 4 www HURST SHIFTERS com 14 Replace shifter knob and insert metal T retainer back into the slot Tap down on key until shift Knob is tight If shift knob does not tighten completely remove the key and flatten its front face slightly using a hammer on a flat surface Push shift pattern indicator back into knob NOTE Shifter stick is threaded to accept any knob having 9 16 18 thread OPTIONAL DIRECT FIT HURST CLASSIC KNOBS The traditional Hurst Classic Shift Knob is available to fit your new Hurst Billet Plus Shifter and compliment the interior of your Corvette These quality crafted knobs measure 2 1 4 in diameter and are available in solid white with engraved black Hurst name and 6 speed pattern or solid black with engraved white Hurst name and 6 speed pattern Features a 9 16 18 threaded brass insert and supplied with a jam nut White with 6 Speed pattern 163 0056 Black with 6 Speed pattern 163 0156 IMPORTANT RETAIN THESE INSTRUCT
8. re than 1 full turn in either direction from the factory preset Technical Support 707 544 4761 3 www HURST SHIFTERS com lf more or less tension is desired and cannot be achieved by adjusting the screws there are two 2 sets of additional bias springs supplied with this shifter that can be used to replace the ones installed at the factory To change the springs remove the adjustment screws Each side has an inner and an outer spring the softer inner and stiffer outer spring are factory installed You can mix and match combinations of the springs to obtain the desired tension Clean the threads on the adjuster screws and apply a few drops of thread locker supplied to the threads Reinstall the screws and turn in approximately 3 and 1 2 full turns as a starting point Note Whenever the bias spring screws are adjusted it is recommended to apply thread locker to the threads to keep screws in place and maintain spring tension 8 In order for the closeout boot to fit properly around the Billet Plus shifter base you must modify the closeout boot in one of the ways listed 1997 mid 03 models use option A or B Mid 2003 04 models use option B only Option A Roll the bottom edge of the inner ring of the closeout boot inward and upward flipping the ring inside out so that it faces upward upon installation Option B Using a sharp utility knife carefully cut out the inner portion of the factory closeout boot around the inner edge of
9. y from side to side in neutral position OPTIONAL ADJUSTMENT OF SHIFTER STOP SCREWS IMPORTANT The T 56 transmission contains built in gear stops The adjustable stop screws on the shifter are optional and should be removed if not used These stops are advantageous during gear changes where significant force is used like in racing environments If the shifter stops are retained it is very important to adjust the stops exactly as instructed 7 Adjustment procedure Remove stop screws and apply thread locker Supplied liberally to entire thread length Insert screws until they are flush with the inside of the aluminum base Pull stick firmly into 2nd gear and hold securely Turn rear stop screw in until head contacts stick then back screw out 1 4 turn Hold screw secure with a 3 16 hex key wrench and tighten jam nut using a 9 16 wrench Repeat adjustment on forward stop screw Push stick firmly into 3rd gear and hold securely Turn front stop screw in until head contacts stick then back screw out 1 4 turn Hold screw secure with hex key wrench and tighten jam nut OPTIONAL BIAS SPRING ADJUSTMENT REPLACEMENT lf desired shifter stick side to side tension can be tailored to driver preference and comfort by adjusting or changing the bias springs Using a 1 4 hex key wrench turn the hex socket screws on top of the shifter base clockwise to increase tension or counter clockwise to decrease tension Important Do not turn adjuster screws mo
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