02J 02M Shifter Install

Step1: Remove the factory airbox to
Tools required: access the shift linkage

There are minor differences in this section for
• Ratchet with extension each model. If vehicle is equipped with an
• 13mm socket aftermarket airbox or cold air intake, you may
• 10mm socket already have easy access to the shifter and
• Philips screwdriver could skip this step.
• Wrench
• Pliers
1. Unplug the MAF Sensor 2. Using pliers or screwdriver, as needed, undo the
clamp connecting the airbox.
3. Loosen the two screws on back edge of upper 4. Unclip coolant hose from lower front corner of
airbox until threads are fully disengaged upper airbox (not applicable for all models.)
5. Disconnect air hose from engine side of upper air 6. Slowly lift off upper air box and move out of the way
box - squeeze plastic retaining ring to disconnect
(not applicable for all models.)
7. Remove bolt at back of lower airbox 8. Remove bolt at front of lower airbox
9. Tip the engine side of the lower airbox up, and You will now be able to
slide it towards the engine to remove it from the access the shift linkage
mount which is located under the fender. Put aside.
Step 2: Remove the factory
shifter as follows
(02J 5speed with ball-style connector)
1. Mark the threaded adjusting end of shifter cable

(where it meets the cable end) with paint so it can be
reconnected in the correct position.
2. Hold the shifter steady with one hand, and use your
other hand to compress the spring on the cable end to 3. Rotate the shifter clockwise and slide the shifter cable
disengage it from the shifter cable. from the cable end.
4. Using 13mm socket, remove the nut that is securing 5. Remove the clip from the side-to-side linkage
the shifter.
HINT: lift up on the locking lever in the center of the clip 6. Push side-to-side linkage towards engine to disengage
and then slide out. it from the shifter.
7. Slide the shifter off of the spline by grasping the 8. With the shifter in your hand, carefully pry the cable
counter weight of the shifter and wiggling it back and end from the ball - do NOT pull on the spring end.
forth while pulling straight up.
Continue to
Installation
Instructions
You are now ready to install your new HPA Short

Shifter
Step 2: Remove the factory

shifter as follows
(02J 5-speed with pin-style connector & 02M

6-speed with pin-style connector)
1. Using 13mm socket, remove the nut that is securing

the shifter.
2. Remove clips from shifter linkages and move cable to HINT: lift up on the locking lever in the center of the clip
the side. and then slide out.
4. Push side-to-side linkage towards fender to disengage
3. Remove the clip from the side-to-side linkage it from the shifter.
5. Slide the shifter off of the spline by grasping the You are now ready to install your new HPA Short
counter weight of the shifter and wiggling it back and Shifter
forth while pulling straight up.
Step 3: Install the HPA Short Shifter

as follows:
1. Screw the ball or pin into the desired position on the

HPA Short Shifter and tighten with wrench. (20% position
shown)
NOTE: Using the hole closest to the edge will give you a
20% reduction in shift throw. The hole closest to the 2. Put a bit of grease in the groove of the HPA Short
spline will give you a 40% reduction on 02J models and Shifter.
35% reduction on 02M models.
VERY IMPORTANT NOTE:
Before installing the shifter, the spline on the

shifter must be lined up precisely with the
spline on the selector shaft. There is an index
tooth on both splines to ensure it is lined up
correctly. The index tooth on the HPA Short
Shifter is indicated by a small dimple machined
into the shifter.
The index tooth on the HPA Short Shifter is indicated by

a small dimple machined into the bottom.
The index tooth on the male spline has a WIDE tooth. 3. Carefully line up the index teeth of the splines and
slide the HPA Short Shifter into place. This requires very
little force if it is lined up properly.
5. Re-attach the cable:

Ball Style:
- snap the cable end onto the ball.
- Pull back the spring on the cable end and
reinsert the shifter cable. Carefully line up the
paint mark to ensure proper adjustment, then
release spring to lock into place.
Pin Style:
- re-clip the cable end onto the pin.
4. Re-install nut to hold shifter firmly in place. Tighten

with 13mm socket.
7. Reinstall the clip on the side-to-side linkage.
Installation is now complete

Go through the gears to ensure all gears engage
properly before reinstalling the airbox.
(Installation of airbox is the reverse of removal)
If any difficulty, refer to the VW/Audi procedure to adjust
the cables.
6. Slide the side-to-side linkage into place so it engages
with the groove on the HPA Short Shifter
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Step1: Remove the factory airbox to

Tools required: access the shift linkage

(02J 5speed with ball-style connector)

1. Mark the threaded adjusting end of shifter cable

You are now ready to install your new HPA Short

Step 2: Remove the factory

(02J 5-speed with pin-style connector & 02M

1. Using 13mm socket, remove the nut that is securing

Step 3: Install the HPA Short Shifter

1. Screw the ball or pin into the desired position on the

Before installing the shifter, the spline on the

The index tooth on the HPA Short Shifter is indicated by

5. Re-attach the cable:

4. Re-install nut to hold shifter firmly in place. Tighten

7. Reinstall the clip on the side-to-side linkage.

Installation is now complete

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