This product is handmade in Europe and can take up to eight weeks to arrive. No returns or exchanges accepted.
What This Is
A custom-sewn leather shift boot for your 1986-92 Alfa Romeo Milano. It's the leather only: it installs on your factory frame or trim ring. It is not a complete shift boot assembly.
What's Included
- Included: 1 leather shift boot, cut and sewn to order in the material and colors you choose.
- Not included: shift knob, trim, frames or hardware. You reuse your factory parts.
Before You Order
- Fits 1986-92 Alfa Romeo Milano.
- It's made to order, so it can take up to 8 weeks to arrive and can't be returned or exchanged. Please double-check your year, fitment, and colors before ordering.
- International shipping: every piece ships from Poland, so a $15 international shipping charge applies to each item at checkout.
Installation
Difficulty: Moderate | Tools: screwdrivers, basic hand tools, glue or a stapler depending on your frame
You'll remove the shift knob and trim, move the new boot onto your factory frame, and reinstall.
▼ Click to Open / Close Step-by-Step Installation Guide (14 Steps)
Step 1. Here is the center console prior to starting. The shift boot is held in place by a metal retainer installed from the underside of the console. To replace the shift boot, the console must be removed to access the underside. Start by removing the shift knob. It should be held in by a set screw at base of knob.
Step 2. Please note: Seats have been removed for clarity, but this is not required to remove the console or install the boot.
Step 3. Remove the four trim screws holding the center stack in place. There are two attaching the center stack to the console and two attaching the center stack to the firewall.
Step 4. Remove the rear seat ashtray and remove the two screws holding the ashtray/lighter assembly to the console. Empty the center armrest cubby and remove the screw holding the cubby to the center console. Remove both the cubby and ashtray assembly. Make note of each electrical connection as they are unplugged to aid reassembly.
Step 5. Remove the #12 bolt holding the console to the transmission tunnel.
Step 6. The console is now free to slide back a couple inches. Now the center stack can be removed. It is held in place by four screws and to two tabs at the top. The HVAC controls will stay in place, however your radio will need to be disconnected to remove the stack from the car.
Step 7. Pull the parking brake handle up as far as it will go. The console can just barely be pulled up and over the parking brake.
Step 8. Here is a detail of the center stack and console after removal. You can clearly see the plastic tabs where the stack is screwed to the firewall and tabs that slide into instrument panel. Note the metal clip on the console and the wire rod on stack. Sliding the console to the rear releases the clip from the wire rod and allows the stack to be separated from the console.
Step 9. To remove the boot, turn the console upside down and bend the clips where they are wrapped around the plastic. The old boot will now be free to be removed from the top.
Step 10. Here is the new boot compared to the old. Remove the metal retention ring from the old boot.
Step 11. Install the retention ring into the new boot. Make sure to orient the ring the same way it was on the old boot.
Step 12. Push the retention tabs through the pre-cut slots in your new boot. This will precisely locate the new boot in your console.
Step 13. Place the new boot into the console from the top. Turn the console over and bend the tabs over to secure the boot to the console.
Step 14. Reinstall the center console and stack in reverse order of disassembly. Your completed installation should look similar to this.
Leather care: apply a leather conditioner with UV protection every 4-6 weeks to keep it from drying out and cracking.
Options & Pricing
Choose your material, colors, and stitching color in the options above. Add-on prices are added in the cart.
Material
- Regular Leather
- Perforated Leather
- Nappa Leather +$15
- Genuine Alcantara +$25
- Faux Alcantara
- Carbon Fiber Vinyl
Two-tone: choose a second color in the options above.
Layout
- Default (Like My Factory Boot)
- 4 Panel (Stitching Forms An X) +$9
- Front to Back (Axis Of Car) +$9
Style
- Quadruple Thread +$9
Quadruple stitching color applies to the outer lines of thread.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is my personal information kept private? Is it safe to use my credit card?
A: Yes, your personal information is kept private and it is safe to use your credit card.
Q: How much will shipping cost?
A: Unfortunately, the cost of shipping is a real expense. Our goal is to minimize your shipping costs. Shipping is calculated at checkout based on the items in your cart and will be displayed prior to you placing an order. Please note that oversized items may be subject to additional charges, which will be noted on the product page.
Q: How do I track my order?
A: Once your order ships, you will receive a tracking notification via email.
Q: Can someone outside of the United States place an order?
A: Yes, we are happy to provide worldwide service for our customers. Your shipping charges will be calculated during the checkout process. Customs and duty fees are the responsibility of the buyer.