Alright Joey, I'll try to help. I have no idea what your shift knob looks like. I have to imagine it is the same design as my '99 SLK was. I replaced mine with as aftermarket real carbon fiber knob.

First, that little "collar" at the bottom of the knob does twist and this is the first step of removal, however, it ony "twists" a quarter of a turn. Counter-clockwise looking down on an installed knob. At this point the collar seems to "hang". you need to push down on this collar (pretty forceibly) as if you are trying to push it down the shaft. The collar will then "snap" off the knob and slide down the shaft. Now simply pull straight up on the knob to remove it, remove the collar from the shaft, and Viola! Please post and let me know if this procedure worked for your knob or if you can help clarify my explanation based on your experience. Paul

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'99 SLK230 (Bahama Blue)
17" O.Z. Racing "Vela" Modular wheels
Real carbon fiber interior
AMG sideskirts
Custom rear wing

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17" Boyd's "Phoenix" wheels
Custom exhaust
Full custom interior(black and purple) with real carbon fiber
Custom intake

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17" Antera "Opus One" (three spoke) wheels
Full custom interior
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