HOW to E46 Remove Dash trim panels, Climate control prepare center console for CAE Ultrashifter pt 4
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The stock selector rod, shifter lever, and shifter mechanism has all been removed. Before you can mount the shifter, you must remove the center console trim panels including the shifter trim, radio mounting bracket, the ashtray and climate control panel trim, and the button control panel itself The radio mounting bracket is the main support for all of the center trim.. Once this is removed, you' ll need to trim the carpet and clean the center console in order to fit the CAE shifter mounting plate.
Once this is cleared out, you can move onto setting up your new CAE selector rod and installing it!
If you want to replace any of the center console components they are listed here. You'll also find all the parts necessary for the CAE shifter installation.
Radio Mounting Bracket- with navigation and strip style button panel w/ smokers package
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Radio Mounting bracket w/ strip style buttons and navigation
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Climate control module
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Alcantera shift boot
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CAE Ultra shifter- Pick your Configuration!!
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Selector rod coupler bushing
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Hopefully you didnt lose the circle spring clip, but if you did, here is a replacement
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Selector Rod- Here are selector rods for purchase. Essentially you're using a selector rod that has your stock selector rod length within its range of adjustment. Here is a short list of selector rod lengths than will work with different applications and transmission configurations. Followed by links to different selector rods to purchase. All recommendations based on the list from HARD motorsports.
If you're running an e46 m3, then you'll want the extra short 125mm to 160, a stock selector rod is 144 mm
XX-Short ( XXS )Adjustable from 105 - max 120mm (hole distance) Suggested Application: E9XM3, E9X335 & E8X135 (up to 12/08 build)
X-Short ( XS )Adjustable from 125 - max 160mm (hole distance) Suggested Application: E46 M3, ZHP 6-speed
Short ( S )Adjustable from 160 - max 220 mm (hole distance) Suggested Application: E36 6 w/ 6-speed swap
Long ( L )Adjustable from 205 - max 280 mm (hole distance)Suggested Application: 2002, E21, E30, E24, E28, E36 5-spd, E46 5-spd, E39 M5
XLong ( XL )Adjustable from 270 - max 330 mm (hole distance)
XXLong ( XXL )Adjustable from 325 - max 385 mm (hole distance)Suggested Application: Z4 E85, E86
XS (125-160 mm)- Recommended for E46 m3
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155-220mm selector rod ( often used with BMW with a 6 speed)
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Selector Rod Coupler Bushing
160-220mm Selector Rod
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Circle Spring Clip
190-280mm selector rod( often great for those with a 5 speed)
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