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G35 Short shifter

Why do it

Tools you'll need

• Jack and 4 jack stands
• Socket set
• Torque wrench
• Socket set
• Trim tool
• Grease
• Jack and 4 jack stands
• Socket set
• Torque wrench
• Socket set
• Trim tool
• Grease

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Parts to buy

• STILLEN short throw shifter 452352 (coupe) Listed for the G35.Fits 2003–2007 manual · coupe only
• STILLEN short throw shifter 452352 (sedan) Listed for the G35.Fits 2003–2006 manual · sedan only

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Steps

1. Remove the factory shifter

   • Take off the trim and boot, and undo the shifter.
   ▶ Watch this step (CubeSpeed on a G35) (1:24–2:31)

2. Fit the new shifter

   • Put it in and bolt it down.
   ▶ Watch this step (2:31–5:45)

3. Adjust the linkage

   • Set the linkage.
   ▶ Watch this step (5:45–7:38)

4. Finish up

   • Refit the boot and trim.
   ▶ Watch this step (7:38–9:44)

5. Remove the factory shifter

   • Take off the trim and boot, and undo the shifter.
   ▶ Watch this step (CubeSpeed on a G35) (1:24–2:31)

6. Fit the new shifter

   • Put it in and bolt it down.
   ▶ Watch this step (2:31–5:45)

7. Adjust the linkage

   • Set the linkage.
   ▶ Watch this step (5:45–7:38)

8. Finish up

   • Refit the boot and trim.
   ▶ Watch this step (7:38–9:44)

How to know it worked

• Every gear goes in cleanly.
• Reverse works.
• Nothing rattles.
• Every gear goes in cleanly.
• Reverse works.
• Nothing rattles.

Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.