Micro Image Short Shift Kit DIY

[why?]

After watching Scott install the SSK on another Yaris, I can't possibly see how you could do it without removing the battery and tray. I simply can't see a way anyone's arms could fit in their with the battery in place.

[jpmck03]

Originally Posted by Captain Slow

Just thought I'd add this in here. From the DIY I got the idea that I should put some vice grips onto these clips and pull up towards myself while trying to "wiggle" them free. That didn't work at all.

Instead lock your vice grips onto each clip and sort of "turn" it to the side. Imagine turning a door knob. I found that if you are pulling up (towards you) they pretty much don't budge, but if you turn like you're turning a door knob they don't just spin, they end up popping free, no WD40 needed.

Hope this little tip helps and saves a few busted knuckles.

I did something very similar, twisting and pulling up at about the same time. Just a back and forth motion while pulling towards myself.

Originally Posted by why?

After watching Scott install the SSK on another Yaris, I can't possibly see how you could do it without removing the battery and tray. I simply can't see a way anyone's arms could fit in their with the battery in place.

Just the SSK? Or the bracket in the back? Did the SSK first to try it out and didn't remove anything. Maybe I have skinny arms!