Gearknob-gaiter separation?

[Ecoboosted]

Ok so this is also my first post so first things first im Nathan hows it going.

I want to install a new sparco gear knob on my 2014 fiesta but i cant actually figure out how to remove the gear knob from the plastic gaiter conecter, Has anyone replaced theres who can give me a few pointers cheers.

 

 

[Taylor22]

I stuck knives inbetween the black plastic and the base of the gear knob and pulled the gear knob out. It's tightly fitted so can't just pull or twist it out. You need something shoved in between to make a gap so that you can pull it out.