2007-15 Toyota FJ Cruiser Transfer Case Boot

Step 1. Remove the AT shift knob and the TC knob.

Step 2. The upper part of the console will pop up with a tug on it - no tools needed.

Step 3. This is the leading trim piece for the hand brake you want to remove to get the console out.

Step 4. Pull the emergency brake up and remove the leading trim piece for the hand brake - pops right out. Lift the console and it’ll come out.

Step 5. Once the console is out - this is what the underside of the TC boot looks like. Note there are tabs on either side. The vinyl boot is sewn to a metal ring that slips under the tabs holding it in place. One tab is larger than the rest - this means you’ll remove the spring ring on the opposite side. Before doing that - remove the felt insulation - it’s sticky on one side - remove it carefully and you can reuse it easily.

Step 6. This is just a picture of the larger tab on one side - slip the leather and metal ring under this side and be sure it’s in all the way - work the opposite side to snap into place.

Step 7. The vinyl TC boot is sewn to the metal ring - carefully cut the threads with an exacto knife and you can go back to the vinyl if you choose - all you really want is the metal ring.

Step 8. The metal ring described.

Step 9. Lay the leather boot in the TC opening and place the ring over the top.

Step 10. The leather is thicker than the factory vinyl, so it won't pop right in; a wide flat screwdriver helps. Line up the boot so the sewn stitching is roughly where the opening of the console is.

Step 11. With the extra leather folded in - you can see there is more here than needed. Trim the excess leather with sharp scissors and an X-Acto knife. Note be careful in this step too much force and the boot will dislodge, or you may cut the leather boot.

Step 12. The excess leather cut away.

Step 13. TC boot in place.

Step 14. Moving on to the AT shifter - this is a bit tricker since no boot was in place previously. All that’s required is two pieces of double faced tape to hold the boot in place.

Step 15. Double-sided tape at each end of the silver plate holds the leather boot to the front and rear of the shift gate.

Step 16. This is the rear of the gated shifter with tape in place and boot stuck to it.

Step 17. The front of the gated shifter that will be taped.

Step 18. The extra leather is needed because the shifter travels a long way from Park to Low; you can trim the excess at the sides or leave it.

Step 19. Tape the front of the gated shifter.

Step 20. Once the leading edge and back edge are taped you can return the console to it’s position. There is plenty of space between the shifter plate and the console to allow for the leather.

Step 21. Both boots in place.

Step 22. Reinstall everything and you're done:).