DCT Shift Boot

///msheph11 · 04-27-2018, 06:58 PM

Has anyone removed and reinstalled the dct shift boot? I took it off no problem but when putting it back on, the boot remains loose and I can’t get the clips to pop in.

Also, not sure if anyone else has this problem - but the knob itself has about 1mm of play up and down. It will click up and down if pulled/pushed which is really getting on my nerves. Any help is much appreciated!

LanceW · 05-01-2018, 08:08 PM

Just did mine last week. It was a pain to get the clips in but it can be done.
Changed mine out for one from Redline, where I glued it back on the frame I had to clamp it pretty tight to get it flat. After I few tries I got it to clip and hasn't come loose yet.
Didn't have the problem with the knob, mine pushed on and locked solid.

byroncheung · 03-03-2019, 05:22 PM

So what's the key to get the clip to click? Just push it in real hard? Mine constantly pop out, very annoying.

randrews15 · 03-04-2019, 12:58 PM

I replaced mine with the one from IND Distribution and had no problems. It's an easy job and everything should snap back into place. Not sure what brand you have, but it would seem if it was an off brand than it's a fitment issue.

byroncheung · 03-04-2019, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by randrews15

I replaced mine with the one from IND Distribution and had no problems. It's an easy job and everything should snap back into place. Not sure what brand you have, but it would seem if it was an off brand than it's a fitment issue.

no i'm just talking about my oem boot here. the base frame had came off, and if i just push it back into place, it would sort of click into place, but the click is really loose and it would pop off again soon...

randrews15 · 03-04-2019, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by byroncheung

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Originally Posted by randrews15

I replaced mine with the one from IND Distribution and had no problems. It's an easy job and everything should snap back into place. Not sure what brand you have, but it would seem if it was an off brand than it's a fitment issue.

no i'm just talking about my oem boot here. the base frame had came off, and if i just push it back into place, it would sort of click into place, but the click is really loose and it would pop off again soon...

It would seem that the clips may of been damaged when removing it then. I'd buy a new one and true installing it. Just my two cents...

byroncheung · 03-04-2019, 02:59 PM

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It would seem that the clips may of been damaged when removing it then. I'd buy a new one and true installing it. Just my two cents...

so if the clip are intact, it should be easy?

because LanceW mentioned "It was a pain to get the clips in but it can be done", i wasn't sure if i didn't have the right technique or what not...

randrews15 · 03-04-2019, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by randrews15

It would seem that the clips may of been damaged when removing it then. I'd buy a new one and true installing it. Just my two cents...

so if the clip are intact, it should be easy?

because LanceW mentioned "It was a pain to get the clips in but it can be done", i wasn't sure if i didn't have the right technique or what not...

It was very easy for me. It took me about 30 seconds to do it. Once the shifter is seated and the the plug connected, then the clips easy snap into place. I've done it several times and never had a problem.

LanceW · 03-11-2019, 04:46 PM

yeah, mine was a pain but I was replacing mine with a different boot - new leather on old frame. It took some pressure but once it snaps in you can tell. It's an affirmative "click".

byroncheung · 03-28-2019, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by LanceW

yeah, mine was a pain but I was replacing mine with a different boot - new leather on old frame. It took some pressure but once it snaps in you can tell. It's an affirmative "click".

mine seems to refuse to click... probably the clip on the frame is busted...

PACarGuy · 07-24-2019, 02:40 PM

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mine seems to refuse to click... probably the clip on the frame is busted...

I have the same issue with my Redline DCT boot replacement. I ordered a replacement DCT frame (a used part on eBay) and glued the leather on myself, but it won't click back into place. I have broken 2 of the clips but epoxied them back on and all are intact. It still won't click into place. It seems to be because the replacement leather is thicker than the OEM leather and thus the frame just doesn't sit low enough in the DCT boot cutout for the the clips to lock all the way in. Redline suggested sanding the leather down in the trouble spots but I still can't get mine to stay seated.

PACarGuy · 07-30-2019, 12:32 PM

As an update, I finally got my redline DCT boot installed. I had to sand the crap out of the leather to get it to sit down and clip in. It's still not as tight as the original boot, but it's reasonably secure now. I may do some additional sanding and trimming under the boot rim to get it a bit tighter still but it's much better. I'm happy with how it looks.

SCMTX · 05-12-2022, 02:52 PM

I know, very old thread...sorry. Need some help.
Once I remove the factory frame,leather,shifter assembly the "boot" appears to be one piece of leather up the front of the shifter? In the pic above, it looks like the DCT lever and boot are two separate pieces? Did you just cut the OEM boot off below the base of the DCT lever?

Thanks!

PACarGuy · 05-23-2022, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SCMTX

I know, very old thread...sorry. Need some help.
Once I remove the factory frame,leather,shifter assembly the "boot" appears to be one piece of leather up the front of the shifter? In the pic above, it looks like the DCT lever and boot are two separate pieces? Did you just cut the OEM boot off below the base of the DCT lever?

Thanks!

OEM boot is one piece of leather. Per Redline instructions, yes, you have to cut the OEM boot below the base of the shift lever.

04-27-2018, 06:58 PM	#1
///msheph11 New Member 5 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	DCT Shift Boot Has anyone removed and reinstalled the dct shift boot? I took it off no problem but when putting it back on, the boot remains loose and I can’t get the clips to pop in. Also, not sure if anyone else has this problem - but the knob itself has about 1mm of play up and down. It will click up and down if pulled/pushed which is really getting on my nerves. Any help is much appreciated!
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LanceW New Member 9 Rep 11 Posts Drives: E36 M3 Vert E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Myrtle Beach SC iTrader: (0)	Just did mine last week. It was a pain to get the clips in but it can be done. Changed mine out for one from Redline, where I glued it back on the frame I had to clamp it pretty tight to get it flat. After I few tries I got it to clip and hasn't come loose yet. Didn't have the problem with the knob, mine pushed on and locked solid.
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byroncheung Lieutenant 178 Rep 591 Posts Drives: e90 m3, 997.2 c2s, x166 GL450 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (0)	So what's the key to get the clip to click? Just push it in real hard? Mine constantly pop out, very annoying.
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randrews15 Lieutenant 284 Rep 552 Posts Drives: 2012 E93 M3 Le Mans Blue Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Parrish, FL iTrader: (1)	I replaced mine with the one from IND Distribution and had no problems. It's an easy job and everything should snap back into place. Not sure what brand you have, but it would seem if it was an off brand than it's a fitment issue.
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LanceW New Member 9 Rep 11 Posts Drives: E36 M3 Vert E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Myrtle Beach SC iTrader: (0)	yeah, mine was a pain but I was replacing mine with a different boot - new leather on old frame. It took some pressure but once it snaps in you can tell. It's an affirmative "click".
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PACarGuy Captain 667 Rep 966 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 M3 DCT ZCP Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Philly burbs, PA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 E92 M3 [8.33] 2019 G01 X3 (wife's) [0.00]	As an update, I finally got my redline DCT boot installed. I had to sand the crap out of the leather to get it to sit down and clip in. It's still not as tight as the original boot, but it's reasonably secure now. I may do some additional sanding and trimming under the boot rim to get it a bit tighter still but it's much better. I'm happy with how it looks. Attached Images __________________ 2012 E92 M3 \| ZCP \| DCT \| Space Grey Metallic \| Black Novillo \| BE/ARP \| MPE V2 \| AA green filter \|BMW CF Rear Spoiler, RW Carbon Diffuser, CF Front Splitters \| DTEC 160W Angel Eyes
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SCMTX Private 93 Rep 84 Posts Drives: F87 M2C, exesE92 M3, F82, F30 Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	I know, very old thread...sorry. Need some help. Once I remove the factory frame,leather,shifter assembly the "boot" appears to be one piece of leather up the front of the shifter? In the pic above, it looks like the DCT lever and boot are two separate pieces? Did you just cut the OEM boot off below the base of the DCT lever? Thanks!
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