HURST PADDLE SHIFT KIT
FORM 159 5400 REV02
2008-2010 Dodge Challenger
2008-2010 Dodge Charger
(with “Autostick” feature)
Catalog #538 5400
©2011 by Hurst Perfomance
Thank you for purchasing the Hurst Paddle Shift Kit. With proper installation, you can expect smooth
and seamless operation and function of the factory “autostick” system all while adding a modern supercar
look to your vehicles interior without removing the airbag or stock steering wheel.
IMPORTANT! Installing the Hurst Paddle Shift Kit requires moderate mechanical and electrical ability.
Read this instruction sheet completely first, so that you thoroughly understand it and can become
familiar with the procedure before attempting installation.
WORK SAFELY! Perform this installation on a good clean level surface for maximum safety and with
the engine turned “off”. Ensure that the parking brake is set and that the vehicle will not move if
accidentally started.
INSPECT! Using the parts list below, ensure that all parts are present and free from objectionable
defects and/or blemishes prior to beginning installation. Every effort has been made to ensure that
these parts arrive to you in perfect and non-damaged order. However, Hurst Performance will not
accept returned parts due to cosmetic defect after they have been installed in a vehicle.
PARTS
Hurst Paddle Shift Kit
Receiver
Wire Clips (3)
Thread Adhesive
Receiver Velcro® Patch
Mounting Screws (11)
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Black Paddle Screws (4)
Wire Tap Connector 22ga.(RED)
Wire Tap Connector 18ga.(BLACK) (2)
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TOOLS
8 mm Socket
Ratchet
Phillips Screwdriver
Long Extension
Small Flat Blade Screwdriver
5/64”, 3/32” Allen Wrench
Plastic Trim Tool
Disassembly
STEP 1. Make sure vehicle is on level ground with the
parking brake on. Move the shifter to the NEUTRAL position
and make sure the vehicle is “OFF”.
NOTE: The brake pedal may need to be depressed to move
the shifter to the neutral position from park.
STEP 2. Carefully pry the chrome knob collar down away
from the knob and push it down off of the knob.
TOOL: Small Flat Blade Screwdriver
STEP 3. Pull up sharply on the knob to remove it and
also remove the collar.
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STEP 4. Gently pry off the plastic chrome trim ring from
the center console and remove it.
TOOL: Plastic Trim Tool
STEP 5. Carefully separate the black plastic shifter face
plate from the shifter by gently prying up from the passenger side.
TOOL: Plastic Trim Tool
STEP 6. Gently pry the driver’s side black attachment
tabs (front and back) free from the white shifter housing.
TOOL: Plastic Trim Tool
STEP 7. Remove plastic shifter plate by lifting the rear out
from the center console and then sliding the plate back to
free and remove the plate.
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STEP 8. Place shifter back into the PARK position and
make sure the vehicle is “OFF”. Carefully unsnap the center
console trim/cupholder plate from the center console.
STEP 9. Disconnect the 12V accessory/cigarette lighter
socket wiring harness connection.
STEP 10. Disconnect the cupholder lighting connection and
remove the center console trim/cupholder plate.
STEP 11. Remove the two front center console screws.
TOOL: Phillips Screwdriver
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STEP 12. Remove the rubber tray in the center console
storage box.
STEP 13. Remove the screws in the bottom of the center
console storage box.
TOOLS: Ratchet, Long Extension, 8mm Socket
STEP 14. Raise the center console to access and
disconect the center console storage box lighting connection and any additional wiring connection clips.
STEP 15. Slide rearward or remove the center console to
gain access to the shifter.
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STEP 16. OPTIONAL: Carefully unsnap the the white shifter
top from rest of shifter body to allow more access to the
back of the shifter.
Assembly
STEP 17. Using the supplied 22ga. tap connector. Tap into
the yellow wire that runs from the orange receiver box which
is located on the rear of the shifter.Connect the Hurst
Paddle Shift Kit blue receiver wire.
See wiring diagram on page 9
IMPORTANT! Make sure paddle shifters are on the
“OFF” position.
NOTE:Disregard grey wire on receiver box (mask end
with electrical tape)
Yellow
Receiver
Wire
STEP 18. Locate a 12V power source and ground (12V
accessory/cigarette lighter socket wiring harness connection is recommended).Using the supplied 18ga. tap connector. Connect the Hurst Paddle Shift Kit red receiver wire to
the 12V power source and black receiver wire to ground.
See wiring diagram on page 9
STEP 19. Identify the mounting location (behind the stock
steering wheel) for the Hurst Paddle Shift Kit.The location
selected should allow for easy upshifts using the right
paddle and easy downshifts using the left paddle.Verify
desired location before mounting the Hurst Paddle
Shift Kit.
Left Paddle (-)
(with battery)
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Right Paddle (+)
(with sender chip)
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STEP 20. Remove paddle/ lid/ battery from the left paddle
shifter housing. From behind the stock steering wheel,
mount the left paddle shifter housing on the left side of the
stock steering wheel using the (6) mounting screws provided-add a drop of thread adhesive to secure each screw to
wheel. Turning the steering wheel to get a better view for
mounting might be required. Note: Make note of the way
battery is connected before removing - battery clip with
black wire is for negative battery side.
TOOL: 3/32” Allen Wrench, Phillips Screwdriver
STEP 21. Remove paddle/ lid/ battery from the right paddle
housing. From behind the stock steering wheel, mount the
right paddle shifter housing on the right side of the stock
steering wheel using the (5) mounting screws provided-add
a drop of thread adhesive to secure each screw to wheel.
Turning the steering wheel to get a better view for mounting
might be required.
NOTE: Do not remove XBEE chip from right paddle
housing.This may disconnect wires from XBEE chip.
TOOL: 3/32” Allen Wrench, Phillips Screwdriver
STEP 22. Make sure ALL mounting screws are flush to the
left/right paddle shifter housing surface.
STEP 23. Re-install the battery/ lid to the left paddle shifter
housing and re-install lid to the right paddle shifter housing.
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STEP 24. Secure correct lid to paddle shifter using the
supplied socket cap screws.
Tool: 3/32” Allen Wrench
STEP 25. Re-install correct paddle to left/right paddle spring
and secure using screws.
Tool: 5/64” Allen Wrench
STEP 26. Verify paddle position.
Verify (-) paddle is on left side of stock steering wheel.
Verify (+) paddle is on right side of stock steering wheel.
Clean surface behind steering wheel. Using the provided
wire clips, route the Hurst Paddle Shift Kit cable behind the
steering wheel and place wire clips in desired location to
keep wire from obstructing during driving.
STEP 27. With E-brake engaged, turn the vehicle “ON”. The LED on the
front of the receiver should blink green/red indicating it’s receiving
power.If not, Check all connections and make sure battery was
connected correctly. The Hurst Paddle Shift Kit already comes
synchronized.In case re-synchronization is needed. Take a paper
clip and press the reset button on the receiver(Receiver will start
blinking green) Right after you press the reset button, pull and hold
BOTH paddles until the light on the receiver illuminates solid green.
This will synchronize the paddles and receiver to each other.
The LED on the receiver should blink green with every paddle upshift
and downshift. If the light illuminates red, then re-synchronize.
NOTE: The receiver will make a sound to indicate the paddle shifter
battery needs to be replaced soon. Replace using a standard 3.6V
lithium battery.
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LED
Reset
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STEP 28. In a secluded area, verify the paddles are synchronized with
the receiver by shifting to the “autostick” mode (via the console shifter)
and upshifting / downshifting with the Hurst Paddle Shift Kit while
monitoring that each gear on vehicles dashboard gear indicator is
selected while vehicle is stopped. After verifying gears,mount
receiver near shifter using the supplied velcro® patch.
Note: Vehicle can only upshift to 2nd gear while stopped. Vehicle must
be running to select all gears, 1st gear up to 5th gear.
IMPORTANT!: If for any reason the vehicle is not shifting correctly with
the Hurst Paddle Shift kit. Immediately shift (via the console shifter) the
vehicle out of the “autostick” mode and discontinue the use of the Hurst
Paddle Shift kit until it can be properly synchronized (see step 27)
again.
Mount receiver
anywhere near
shifter without
obstructing center
console.
STEP 13. Re-install wiring connections,center console and
knob.
STEP 8. Enjoy!
RECEIVER WIRING DIAGRAM
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-- 1 Year Limited Warranty -All Hurst brand shifters are covered for one year from the date of retail purchase to be free from defects in material and
workmanship to the original purchaser (not warranted against normal wear, misuse or abuse).This warranty covers the
original purchasing consumer. This warranty is limited to repair or replacement by Hurst performance of any Hurst
Performance Product that fails because of a defect in materials or workmanship. Implied warranty: Any warranties
implied by law are limited to the duration of this warranty, (except in those states where prohibited by law).
NOTE: Complement your Hurst Paddle Shift Kit with some of the following products. Check the Hurst website
at www.hurst-shifters.com for various stick, knob, and handle options:
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Technical Service
A highly trained technical service department is maintained by Hurst Performance to answer your technical
questions, provide additional product information and offer various recommendations.
Technical service calls, correspondence, and warranty questions should be directed to the following address:
Hurst Performance
9142 Independence Ave.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
Phone (818) 483-1366
Monday-Friday 7AM to 4PM PST
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