Shift Lever Boot and Shift Lever Boot Base Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Acura TL, 2010 Acura TL, and 2009 Acura TL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the shift lever knob (see SHIFT LEVER KNOB REPLACEMENT )
Apply protective tape (A) to the A/T shift panel (B) along the side edge of the shift lever boot base (C) Pry up on the edge of the shift lever trim with a flat-tapped screwdriver wrapped with protective tape to release the hooks (D)

Fig 1: Applying Protective Tape To A/T Shift Panel
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Release the lock tabs (A) on the shift lever boot using a screwdriver

Fig 2: Releasing Lock Tabs On Shift Lever Boot
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Replace the shift lever boot (A) or the shift lever boot base (B)

Fig 3: Identifying Shift Lever Boot Or Shift Lever Boot Base
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the shift lever boot on the shift lever boot base
Install the shift lever boot base (A) on the A/T shift panel

Fig 4: Identifying Shift Lever Boot Base On A/T Shift Panel
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the shift lever knob (see SHIFT LEVER KNOB REPLACEMENT )