Ordered and received a DayStar lower switch panel and could not get it installed so I emailed them and the response I got was ....when installing in a JFK with manual transmission you have to remove bezel that holds the shift boot to install ....can someone please tell me how to do this

 

Believe they are referring to the ring on the base of shifter. There should be maybe 8 torx screws (think they are). They are plastic from what I've heard so be careful...

 

The torx screws are fake just pull up on it, it will pop out.

 

the 2012 i think is different from previous yrs

 

Anybody with any ideas on the 2012 ...I think they have changed things up ....I have re emailed DayStar with more pictures waiting on answer

 

figured it out and install is now complete

 

So, how is it done? Pics?

 

well now that its done daystar has come back and added to their site and to quadratec these panels are only for automatic transmissions (this was put up on the sites as of yesterday)
i had to pretty much take apart most of the front console and install the panel and push the boot down in the center ....and reinstall everything .

 

Did you break open the AC/radio part of the dash? I am going to have to do this for my lockpick and was wondering where to start popping off the plastic

 

Did you have to remove just the boot or the whole center shift surround? I thought the boot was attached to a ring that snaps into the console. I haven't had reason to remove mine yet, so not sure..


STEP#1: Lift out top of dash tray, with 9/32(7mm) socket, remove the (1) screw in the tray.

STEP#2: Release the clips that hold the drivers knee panel in place. (2) at the R & L of steering column.
Pull to release (2) more clips at the top sides as well.Tilt down the panel to release L- prongs from the
bottom and set aside.
With 9/32(7mm) socket remove the (2) exposed screws to the R & L of steering column. Tilt the steering
wheel down all the way.

STEP#3: Start to remove the large bezel that goes from the drivers door, around the IP, and includes the
top tray, surrounds the radio, includes the air vents, and window switches. NOTE: Prying out the climate
control from the side will help release the bezel under the air vents. Clips are located (2) to the L of the
drivers door air vents, (3) over IP, (2) behind dash top tray, (2) to R & L of radio, (2) in the center of air
vents R&L, (4) below center air vents.

STEP#4: Remove the (2) right and (2) left side radio mounting screws

Reverse steps to reassemble..

If you need to remove the HVAC there is (1) screw that needs to be removed... it's behind the little storage cubby (or power window switches if so equipped). The HVAC then snaps off with clips at the (2) top and (2) lower corners