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This can be one of those jobs that isn't hard but it's a pain in the backside! I would suggest chocking the wheels and use the handbrake as you may need to take it out of Park to do it. The leather Gaiter is fitted as part of the centre console.
Lift the lid on the centre store box, (where your elbow rests when your driving). On the top edge, level with the latch there should be access to a screw pointing down to the floor. Remove it. The centre panel, (with the cup holders in it), should lift up, screw end first. You might need to put the vehicle in Drive to get enough clearance. This should give you enough access to the underside of the gaiter. There is a small screw holding the shifter grip in place. Remove it and the gaiter and centre console should lift off. The shifter grip might be tight but should 'wriggle' off.
The gaiter should be easier to remove once all this is done.
the shift knob is threaded on to the shift lever and you need to rotate it counterclockwise to remove. the gaiter is held in place with the trim ring that is attached by 4 clips in the corners. using a couple of popsicle sticks (or other thin, protected tool, so not to damage the wood trim, etc) you can get under the corner of the gaiter surround and gently pry upward. see illustration.
unscrew the shift knob ( rotate CCW) . remove the gaiter surround by gently prying up (use popsicle sticks or the like) at the 4 corners to remove the 4 clips
Remove the shift lever knob. Remove the #2 console panel by prying up with a flat screwdriver to release the clips. (The #2 panel is the one that includes your cup holders) Remove the #1 console panel (the one around the shifter) by prying straight up with a flat screwdriver to release the clips. Remove the screws securing the shifter boot (gaiter) to the bottom side of the #1 console panel.
It is held on by a clip which is crimped
To see,un clip gaiter and pull up over gear stick
Loosen clip with small screw driver untill gear knob comes off
My Jag had the same problem. It was the upper and lower intake manifold seals. Buy the aftermarket FelPros and save big money. Change them yourself and save even more. It's not that hard.
The clip seems to be a use once and destroy during removal. I used a nylon tie and the home mechanics friend (duct tape) to fasten the new gaiter. Not perfect but quite usable and avoided a trip to the dealer.
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