Aluminum Gauge bezels
All of these installations are to be performed at your own risk!!!!
So, you're looking for something a little more challenging than that Hurst Shifter? Well, it's not too bad. This is a pretty easy mod and the looks are outstanding. The bezels really break up that black hole of a cluster we have. They really look great! This install was done on my 02 Coupe. Vette Essentials has a great set up instructions and I used a lot of their wording for this how to.
Tools you will need:
Step 1:
Please NOTE that if you have a convertible you will have to remove your waterfall first. To do this you will need to remove the four T15 screws. Two from the top and one from each side
Open up the console door and insert a small flat blade screwdriver into the recess of the factory control switch and gently pry it up pulling it up and out. Be careful, there will be some plugs you need to disconnect.
Step 2:
Now remove the plastic lids at the rear of the console to gain access to the 10mm retaining nuts. Remove the nuts in the front and the back and lift up the rear of the console and pull backwards to get out.
Step 3:
Pry up the shift pattern with a small screwdriver very carefully. Now, using a pair of Vice Grips, grip the retaining pin tightly and pull the retainer up and out of the knob. You may have to rock the Vice Grips back and forth a little to get it all the way out. Just be careful not to damage anything else. Once the pin is out you can unscrew the knob off of the shifter handle. Go ahead and remove it.
Step 4:
Place the shifter in neutral and grasp the sides of the boot at the base and gently press inward toward the shifter to release the boot. Try not to break any of the plastic tabs. Once the clips are disengaged lift the boot up and out of the way.
