shifter assy?

[vandy0090]

so this is the first auto vechicle ive ever owned. i need to take the shifter off. any advice on how to tackle this? really dont need to be breaking anything else one the wifes truck:confused:

[Easy Ed]

If you are talking about the lever on the console a 2003 takes a #15 Torx wrench, back it out a number of turns and pull the lever up and off.

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd306/esheri/ShifterLever001.jpg
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd306/esheri/ShifterLever002.jpg