Re-attaching the shifter boot - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Stroke9 · 02-16-2016, 12:43 PM

I had some warranty work done to my 2015 SS and I've noticed the shifter boot (chrome ring) won't attach back to the knob. I've tried the zip tie trick but I think they changed the way the boot attaches to the knob in the newer years. I think there's a clasp or something missing. If the dealer orders me a new boot, will it have what I'm missing?

Thanks in advance!

760bowtie · 02-16-2016, 01:36 PM

Did they remove the boot? If they did remove it and didn't know what they were doing they probably broke off the small tabs that hold the boot and chrome ring to the shift knob and that's why the chrome ring won't attach to the knob. I'd take it back to the dealership and have them fix it especially if it the tabs are broken.

clarkkent · 02-16-2016, 01:40 PM

As mentioned above, there's a black ring with tabs in it that is underneath the shift boot. This clips into the chrome ring and sandwiches the shift boot

clarkkent · 02-16-2016, 01:42 PM

You can see it here: https://youtu.be/iR45CGOnQOo?t=24m35s

At 24m35s

Stroke9 · 02-16-2016, 04:16 PM

Ahh now I see. I'm away from the house on business. I'll have the wife check out the boot and see if those tabs are broken. Thanks all! You all helped a lot.

02-16-2016, 12:43 PM	#1
Stroke9 Drives: 2015 AGM 1SS Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Home(Indiana) Work(Cincinnati) Posts: 273 View My Garage	Re-attaching the shifter boot I had some warranty work done to my 2015 SS and I've noticed the shifter boot (chrome ring) won't attach back to the knob. I've tried the zip tie trick but I think they changed the way the boot attaches to the knob in the newer years. I think there's a clasp or something missing. If the dealer orders me a new boot, will it have what I'm missing? Thanks in advance!

02-16-2016, 01:36 PM	#2
760bowtie Drives: 2014 1SS/RS, 2018 Silverado CC Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 1,487	Did they remove the boot? If they did remove it and didn't know what they were doing they probably broke off the small tabs that hold the boot and chrome ring to the shift knob and that's why the chrome ring won't attach to the knob. I'd take it back to the dealership and have them fix it especially if it the tabs are broken. __________________ AGP 57/57 turbos and Dual Pump System, NA Cam, McLeod RXT clutch, MGW shifter, ZL1 Rear End, BMR Trailing Arms/Toe Rods, Pegasus Solid Cradle Bushings 10.7 @140mph M6

02-16-2016, 01:40 PM	#3
clarkkent Drives: 2013 2SS (sold) Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 602	As mentioned above, there's a black ring with tabs in it that is underneath the shift boot. This clips into the chrome ring and sandwiches the shift boot __________________ Track Parts/Stock Parts Part Out http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=515534

02-16-2016, 01:42 PM	#4
clarkkent Drives: 2013 2SS (sold) Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 602	You can see it here: https://youtu.be/iR45CGOnQOo?t=24m35s At 24m35s __________________ Track Parts/Stock Parts Part Out http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=515534

02-16-2016, 04:16 PM	#5
Stroke9 Drives: 2015 AGM 1SS Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Home(Indiana) Work(Cincinnati) Posts: 273 View My Garage	Ahh now I see. I'm away from the house on business. I'll have the wife check out the boot and see if those tabs are broken. Thanks all! You all helped a lot. __________________ 1" Hotchkis drop springs\|315/275 P-Zeros on polished MRR 228 wheels \| Rear bow-tie delete \| Front AGM bow-tie\| IOM "SS" emblems \| NPP and 93 Octane Fuse pull.