Removing the shift handle knob and bezel?

[Chrisinhouston]

Hi all,

I am a new member here and also the proud owner of my first Land Rover, a black 2003 model that I bought last month.

I have a question about removing the shift handle ball and bezel. My center console is in need of replacement, the former owner had kids and I think they steped there to get from the front to the back seat, anyway the console is cracked as well as the window control switch plate which I am also replacing. I'm kind of stuck as to how I get the bezel off with the shift knob so firmly attached. It doesn't seem to want to turn either way and unscrew and I see no release screw or clinch pin under the bezel at the bottom of the shift lever. I did get the bezel loose enough to look underneath but that is about it. Any ideas?

[dcwhybrew]

Shift the car in neutral. Turn the car off, apply emergency brake. Squeeze the button on the gear shift lever and pull very hard straight up...DO NOT TWIST! I did it and had to replace my gearshift assembly (fortunately under warranty).