You need to apply the parking brake, remove the floor console left extension panel, disconnect the transmission tap up/tap down switch electrical connector, and rotate the key to the run position, however, do not start the vehicle, move the transmission shift control lever rearward, insert a small flat bladed tool between the trim ring and the
Shift Knob, apply careful downward pressure to the shift knob trim ring to separate the trim ring from the shift knob, and then remove the shift control knob screw from the shift control knob and the shift control knob from the shift control lever.