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Lancer Short shifter Install Guide

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Quicker shifts
Medium$130–$1901–2 hrs
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Why do it

Cuts shifter travel for faster, cleaner gear changes.

Tools you'll need

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Steps

  1. Remove the panels

    • Take off the interior panels.
    Watch this step (on an 08-15 Lancer) (0:42–1:32)

  2. Remove the shifter

    • Take out the old shifter.
    Watch this step (1:32–2:29)

  3. Install the shifter

    • Fit the new one.
    Watch this step (2:29–3:30)

  4. Swap the shifter

    • Remove the console and swap the shifter.
    Watch this step (on an Evo 8) (1:21–6:32)

  5. Fit the grommets

    • Fit the rubber grommets.
    Watch this step (6:32–7:18)

  6. Swap the linkages

    • Fit the new shift linkages.
    Watch this step (on an Evo X) (1:23–13:33)

  7. Replace the bushings

    • Fit the base bushings.
    Watch this step (13:33–22:24)

  8. Finish

    • Refit the spring mechanism.
    Watch this step (22:24–27:31)

How to know it worked

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Safety first

  • Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
  • Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
  • Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
  • Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
  • Wear safety glasses.
  • If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.

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

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