Stock Shifter Removal
 

Okay, what a noob question this must sound like... 96 LX 5spd - how do I remove the stock shift knob? I can disconnect the boot just fine but can't get the knob to budge. I am told it simply unscrews counter clock wise but mine won't move with hand force and I am unwilling to try a tool unless I absolutely sure I can remove it without damaging the knob.

Thanks!

Also, sorry if this is posted in the wrong place... Mods feel free to move if that is the case.

The knob unscrews counter-clockwise... The reason it will not budge by hand is more than likely the age and length of time it has been on the car... Get yourself a cloth and wrap it around the knob, then take a pair of vise grips and lock on to the knob with the cloth around it, then turn the knob, it may take some force but should come off...