Leatherette boot

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Turn inside of boot toward outside.
Insert shift knob in boot (arrow).

Fig 1: Inserting Shift Knob In Boot
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Attach shift knob to boot with rubber ring (arrow).
Install shift knob and boot together.
Installation position: boot is folded in area around shift knob

Fig 2: Attaching Shift Knob To Boot With Rubber Ring
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