s so thin that it can be bent upwards for clearance. The inside-the-car work is basically the installation of the clutch pedal, clutch cable, relocation of the speedometer cable, and removal of the AOD's shifter. Other factoids will be given as the conversion is spelled out. If after going through this you have any questions, please feel free to E-mail me at mailto:black306@aol.com?subject=AOD_to_T5_swap Inside-the-car The only reason that I suggest starting with the inside is so that you have room for the shifter when you install the transmission and something to hold on to the clutch fork when installing the T5. This will be more clear as you read the step by step instructions. Removal of the automatic pedal assembly Remove the front drivers seat. This will make removing the pedal assembly A LOT easier. Remove the plastic cover around the steering column and under the dash. Remove the hood release cable bracket. Lower the steering column. There are 4 nuts that support the steering column. As you are lowering the column, unplug the wires so that they get taught and support the column. Remove the nut and bolt from the top of the pedal assembly. Remove the brake booster rod from the brake pedal. Remove the 4 nuts on the back of the fire wall (brake booster nuts). The upper left nut is the hardest one to get to. If you look carefully, you can get a ratchet/extension/socket to remove it. Wiggle the pedal assembly out from under the dash. This is the hardest part. Take your time and try not to get upset. Take a breather or two if you are having trouble. Relocation of the speedometer cable and install of the clutch cable Remove the head light switch. Remove the hazard lights switch. Remove the gauge cluster cover. Remove the gauge cluster. There are 2 plugs and the speedometer cable holding it back. Don't force the gauge cluster away from the dash too hard. Pull the speedometer cable out from under the hood. Reinstall the speedometer cable t...
