Shift Boot: Removal

Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, pry the shift boot from the bezel.
Using a small flat blade, pry the shift pattern insert from the shift knob.
Remove the nut attaching the shift knob to the shift lever.

Fig 1: Removing Shift Boot
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Remove the knob and slide the shift boot from the shift lever.