Removing the shift knob on a 2008 pre-facelift.

[KatAndreas]

Hello.

I want to replace my gear shift knob and for the life of me I cannot remove the stock one. After being annoyed for 10 minutes of trying to remove the gaiter frame without breaking those clips, I finally got to that one-use clamp. I managed to remove that too but nothing happened. The gear knob won't even budge. It's as solid as it was with the tightened clamp. If I use any more force I fear I might damage the lever assembly.

Am I missing something here? Is there something else that is holding it in place? I have attached a picture in case it helps.

Thanks.