removing shift knob (standard)???

I just got a decorative shift knob to put on my sentra. Anyone know offhand how to remove the factory knob? I started to try and unscrew it but it was on VERY tight if it's screwed on and so I didn't try alot of force because I didn't want to break it if it doesn't unscrew. Thanks guyz.
Peace

well, if you have a manual car all you do is unscrew it. its glued in there so you do have to use some force. just remember lefty loosey, righty tighty. if you need anymore help, just let me know.

If your shift knob is anything like the one on the 00-01 se's then youre gunna have a hell of a time getting it off. On mine there is a plastic ball screwed on and glued to the shaft, then the leather knob is glued to it. I had to take a pipe wrench to it, but that only broke the knob loose from the plastic ball. I then had to cut the leather knob off. I never got the plastic part off of the shaft it was on there so tight, but I was replacing the whole shifter, so it was alright. Good luck getting that bitch off of there