Removal of Shifter trim?????

[Skell]

I got a 1990 camry 5spd im trying to remove the shifter trim to install my base bushings, i got the two screws on the sides, and the screws in the arm extension but its still not budging, as im typing im doing mad searches for a gen2 repair manual can anyone help, id like to finish this today (weekday!!)

the knobs off, the boots off, etc..

[Skell]

ok located the other screws, its NEARLY OFF!!!!! but the darn "lift for emergency exit" level button is in the way.. i tried twisting the sqaure peg off but it wont come off, end up smacking my self in the face pretty good...... now i got a bleeding thumb that stopped bleeding and began to clot, a tiny bruise on my face, but its okay hahah im almost there.

how do i get the lift for emergency exit peice off??

[Skell]

ahhhhh all done now..

i noticed a lil bit of a difference...

but i think i figured out that the "PROBLAME" might be the shift cables, they seem kinda wiggly.... maybe they need replacing instead ?? i can nudge the shifter left and right and notice both the vertical and horizontal 'bars' moving justttt a smiddddgeon..

i read in another post the freeplay issue is common, apparently a short shifter solves it 'D'OH!!!!!!!