B&M 80775 UNIMATIC SHIFTER - Manual

Printed in U.S.A.
9500369-09
The B&M Unimatic is a universal
shifter that will work with virtually any
two, three or four speed automatic
transmission. It differs from other uni-
versal shifters in that it uses a cable
to connect the shifter to the transmis-
sion rather than a solid rod. This al-
lows you to locate the shifter almost
anywhere on the floor of the vehicle.
The B&M Unimatic also incorporates
a neutral safety switch so that you
cannot accidentally start the vehicle
in gear. An additional safety feature
requires that the shifter stick must be
pushed down lightly to shift into Re-
verse or Park.
Cable brackets and levers are in-
cluded for most popular automatic
transmissions. However to install this
shifter on a Ford AOD transmission
you will need B&M installation kit
#40496. To install this shifter on a
4L60E or 4L65E equipped with a
PRNDL switch you will need B&M
installation kit #75498, otherwise use
supplied GM bracket.
The installation of this shifter can
be handled by anyone with a mini-
mum of mechanical experience and
basic hand tools. It is important to
follow the instructions. Read each step
and if you do not understand it, go
back and read it again.
Before beginning your installation,
check the parts list at the end of
these instructions to see that all of
the necessary parts have been in-
cluded in your kit. If anything is miss-
ing, see your B&M dealer.
Also check the tool requirement
list to make sure you have all the
necessary tools and supplies before
starting your installation.
INSTALLATION
The vehicle should be off the ground
for ease of installation. Jack stands,
wheel ramps or a hoist will work fine.
Do not use a jack alone. Make sure
the vehicle is firmly supported.
STEP 1. Remove the stock shift link-
age;
Column Shifters: Remove all rods,
levers or cables from the column and
the transmission. Place the column
shift lever in the Park position. Re-
move the pin holding the shift lever in
the column and remove the lever as-
sembly. If your vehicle is equipped
with a locking steering column, se-
cure the column lock lever in the full
up position. WARNING: This allows
the steering wheel to be locked and
the ignition key removed WHENEVER
the ignition key is turned to the “lock”
position WHILE THE VEHICLE IS
MOVING, OR AT ANY OTHER TIME.
Console Shifters: Remove the shifter
mechanism from the console. Discon-
nect the rod or the cable from the
transmission. Remove the cable
bracket if equipped. If there is a cable
or linkage from the console shifter or
the transmission to the steering col-
umn lock, it must be blocked in the
Park position as described above.
NOTE: Shifter installation may require
console modification or complete con-
sole removal depending on the space
available in your vehicle.
STEP 2. Determine where you want
to locate the shifter in your vehicle. It
should be a place where the floor is
flat, either in the center of the tunnel
or on the floor next to the tunnel. Look
under the car to be sure that the area
is clear of frame members or exhaust
systems where you will mount the
shifter. Since the cable comes out the
rear of the shifter there should be no
obstruction for 8" behind the selected
shifter mounting location. There should
also be 2.5" clearance below the floor
for shifter and cable clearance. Punch
a small hole in the floor where the
shifter stick will be located.
STEP 3. Cut the template out of the
instruction booklet and place it on the
carpet. Locate the X on the template
over the hole you punched in the floor.
Mark the outline of the cutout area on
the carpet. Remove the carpet. Mark
the cut out area on the floor. With a
center punch mark the locations of
the four mounting bolts. Cut out the
center area and drill four 9/32" holes
at the center punch marks.
STEP 4. Install the shifter through the
hole in the floor from the top. The
cable bracket points towards the rear
of the vehicle. Secure the shifter to
the floor with four 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" bolts,
washers, lockwasher and nuts. If the
shifter does not sit flat on the floor,
put extra washers between the shifter
and the floor as spacers. Tighten the
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nstallation Instructions
Unimatic Shifter
Universal Shifter for Automatic Transmissions
Part Number 80775
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