I have been using my Mugen QS for several weeks now and I really enjoy it. I've never used a short shifter before so I can't really compare it, but it doesn't feel much more different than stock.


1) First step is to remove your shift knob. I used a 9/16 wrench to hold onto the nut and then turned the shift knob counter-clockwise till it was off.



2) You will need to remove the center console cover. This can be done by hand by grasping the lower right hand corner and giving a good upward tug. Don't worry about breaking anything.



3) You will need to remove the center console completely. To begin start at the passenger side lower panel. Pull outward on it and it will come out very easily.


4) With the passenger side lower panel removed you will find a pushpin. Use a flat head screw driver to pop the top part off and remove it.


5) Remove the pushpin on the drivers side.


6) You will now move on to the center console compartment. Remove the square foam piece.


7) Remove the two screws with a regular philips head screw driver.


8) The last part keeping the center console in place is the outer screws above the shift assembly. You will only need to remove the outer screws on the far left and right side.


9) Begin removing the center console by lifting from the rear and pulling up and backwards. Make sure you only pull back a few inches because you will need to remove two plugs towards the front passenger side inside the center console. After these are removed you can completely remove the center console


10) Now on to removing the stock shift assembly. On the assembly you will need to remove the 3 12mm bolts.


11) With the 3 12mm bolts removed you are free to lift the shift assembly up and to the right.


12) Remove the metal clips holding on to the shifter. Do not lose these clips! You will need to put them on the Mugen QS.


13) This is by far the toughest part in removing the shift assembly. Some DIY's state you can remove the cables by hand, but after my brother in law and myself trying for a few minutes, we used an adjustable wrench and the cables came right off!




Here's a comparison of the stock shift assembly and the Mugen Quick Shift assmebly. In case you get them mixed up, the stock one has the white X on it and is longer:



14) Install the Mugen Quick Shift and reassemble the center console and you're done!

Nice Job!

Wanna do mine next?

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Sure! Get one and drive down to NC!

Nice write up Jason! The amount of pitcures you included should really help someone out!

Thanks! Just trying to make it as easy as possible for someone who wants to make the swap.