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Contributed by: Shant
Ohannessian
This DIY is based on the components of the Weltmeister Short Shift, it may be slightly differ from other kits. Remove the center console by unscrewing
6 screws. For detail instruction on how to remove the center console
please consult the center console
DIY Remove the shift knob by pulling the shift knob upwards,
this may not be easy because of the tight fit.
   Remove the four 10mm bolts to remove the shift boot.  Once the four bolts are removed, simply pull the shift boot off the lever.  From underneath the car, remove 14 bolts to take off the center cover and a metal plate.   This is what you should see after taking off the tunnel cover piece and the metal plate from under the car. Note: the rubber boot on the left side of the picture also will need to be taken off as well.  The stock guide tube will be replaced by the kit’s new guide tube.  Remove the factory guide tube that is connected to an angular (ball) joint by simply pulling and twisting. This procedure would be easier if you unbolt the 2 bolts that holds the bearing plate up.  Once the factory guide tube and the bearing plate is removed you will need to grind or saw off the ball joint off bearing plate and drill a new 1/2" hole in the center of the bearing plate where the old angular (ball) joint is.  Iinsert the new bolt that comes with the kit and bushings that is supplied with the kit along with the new guide tube to the bearing plate, install back into the car. Below is a completed picture of the new assembly.   Remove the four copper color allen bolts ont he guide piece under the shifter rod.  Romeve the e-clip from the silver color cylinder  Then remove the shift rod  Install the new shift kit accessories.  Slide out the shifting rod from both ends.  Rotate the bushing so that the hole is above now. Do this on both ends.  Reinstall everything back. Here is a shot with the new shift kit installed.  Here are some pictures of the shift kit right before it was installed on the car.   
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