B&M 45075 PRECISION SPORT SHIFTER - 88 - 00 HONDA - Manual

B&M Manual Shifter Knobs: #80743
(Tall Leather), #80744 (Short Leather),
#80745 (Carbon Fiber look), #80746
(Billet Aluminum look), #80535 (Real
Carbon Fiber), #80554(Diamond),
#80555(JDM). These sturdy knobs are
ergonomically designed to better fit
your hand during hard-core performance
driving. These knobs incorporate an
innovative stick locating/locking method
that allows the knob to fit on virtually
any manual transmission stick.
INTRODUCTION
The B&M Short Throw Shifter
can be installed in less than an
hour by carefully following the in-
structions. Read all instructions
first to familiarize yourself with
the parts and procedures.
This kit contains all parts nec-
essary to install the shifter in both
Honda Civic/CRX's and Integras.
Depending on your application you
may end up with two extra o-rings.
DISASSEMBLY
We suggest the vehicle be al-
lowed to cool for an hour or two
before you begin since you will be
working around the exhaust sys-
tem. The vehicle should be raised
so there is at least 2 feet ground
clearance for ease of installation
9500627-04 Printed in the U.S.A.
I
nstallation Instructions
Short Throw Shifter
1988-2000 Honda Civic/CRX
1990-2001 Integra
Part Number 45075
©2003, 2000 by B&M Racing and Performance Products
This B&M Short Throw Shifter has
been designed to work on most 1988
thru 2000 Honda Civic/CRX and 1990
thru 2001 Integra models equipped
with a manual transmission. It has
been engineered to greatly reduce shift
throw and improve shifter feel. Check
the tool list at the end of these
instructions for the tools required to
install your B&M Short Throw Shifter.
Installation of the B&M Short Throw
Shifter can be accomplished by
anyone with minimum mechanical
experience.
When installing your B&M Short Throw
Shifter there are several other B&M
products you may wish to consider:
B&M Synthetic Stick Shift: #80287
a synthetic manual transmission fluid
formula engineered to get the best
performance out of your manual
transmission, transaxle or differential.
Formulated for racing and performance
applications, extensive testing shows
B&M Stick Shift provides total
lubrication protection for street and
heavy-duty applications as well. Stick
Shift provides outstanding oxidation
stability, extreme pressure protection,
anti-shear agents and foam inhibitors
that provide the tenacious capability to
keep on lubricating under extreme
conditions. and safety.
STEP 1. Unscrew the stock shift
knob and then raise and support
the vehicle.
CAUTION: MAKE SURE THE VE-
HICLE IS RIGIDLY AND SECURELY
SUPPORTED, JACK STANDS,
WHEEL RAMPS OR A HOIST
WORK BEST, DO NOT USE JACKS
ALONE.
STEP 2. Unhook the two rubber
exhaust hangers near the catalytic
converter and carefully lower the
exhaust pipe. It may be helpful to
place a small crowbar between the
exhaust pipe and the floorpan.
STEP 3. Using a 12mm socket
wrench and 12mm box wrench, re-
move the nut and bolt attaching the
shift lever to the change rod. Care-
fully lower the change rod and allow
it to hang out of the way.
STEP 4. Using a 12mm socket and
short extension, remove the two
bolts from the rear extension mount-
ing rubber. Allow the change exten-
sion to drop slightly (it will still be
attached to the shift lever dust seal).
STEP 5. Use a 12mm box wrench
to remove the bolt holding the front
of the change extension to the trans-
mission.
STEP 6. Using your forefinger, care-
fully roll the shift lever dust seal off