2022-26 MAZDA CX-50
shift boot installation guide

1. TOOLS NEEDED:

• Nylon trim tools / non-marring pry tools
• #2 Philips screwdriver or #2 JIS screwdriver
• Small pick
• Stiff, strong, blunt tool for inserting c-clip on shift knob
• Light
• Interior detail cleaner
• Rag

2. Remove center trim piece in front of glovebox by prying upwards.

3. It's held by 5 clips but should be easy to dislodge and remove.

4. Side trim skirts must be removed to access retention clips for shift console.

5. They simply unclip to the side.

6. Clip positions for side skirts are presented here.

7. Remove shift knob button by gently pulling button to the front of the vehicle so that the access point is visible. Use a small pry tool to press the locking tab, allowing the button cover to slide forward, exposing the metal retention clip.

8. Use a small pick to pull the metal retention clip toward the front of the vehicle. Be careful not to damage the plastic tab above it or the outer plastic surround.

9. Remove shift console by prying upwards at each corner. Shift console can be gently pulled to the rear of the vehicle for access. It is not necessary to disconnect any wiring harnesses.

To aid in removal of the shift console, shift out of Park. *** ENSURE YOUR PARK BRAKE IS ENGAGED AND/OR WHEELS ARE CHOCKED BEFORE TAKING THE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK. THE VEHICLE CAN ROLL IF PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT TAKEN ***

The shifter can be moved from park without turning on the ignition by removing the bypass cover... and pressing the bypass button while shifting.

10. and pressing the bypass button while shifting.

11. Remove the console/shift boot assembly from the vehicle and onto a working table.

12. Shift boot can be removed by removing the 2 quantity #2 Philips screws and sliding the shift boot...

13. ... toward the screw side to disengage the retention tabs shown below.

14. Gently remove the shift boot and plastic retention ring assembly. Remove the plastic ring at the top of the shift boot, paying attention to the position. This ring will need to be installed in the new shift boot in the same orientation with super glue.

Leather is thicker than the original vinyl, so you will need to make sure to glue it in as flat as it possibly can be, as otherwise the shift knob will not install (if leather is bunched up, folded or otherwise takes up too much space.) The picture here shows it before flattening, it's definitely not usable as pictured.

14. Re-install everything in reverse order of removal.

ENJOY YOUR BEAUTIFUL NEW SHIFT BOOT!