Is there a trick to removing the shifter knob on this 87 automatic cavalier?</P>


The side button will not push the release mechanism down far enough to be able to move the shifter.</P>


There is a slot in the lower front of the knob that looks like it has a release pin that if pushed would release the knob but it wont budge.</P>


Any help is appreciated.</P>

"There is a slot in the lower front of the knob that looks like it has a release pin that if pushed would release the knob but it wont budge."
Actually that release pin needs to be pulled out [8D],, i had to do that yesterday to get the shifter off my 92 cav and i think it was the same deal for the 87 i had.
i hope that helps you out