I spilt coke onto the shifter in my el fairmont. Now the bastard is sticky when i select a gear.

How do i remove the t-bar so i can properly clean the surround (i'm worried i won't be able to put it back on)

Help is appreciated

a spanner or adjustible on the nut just under the handle, and twist the handle anti-clockwise.

try getting a gregories manual, as this stuff is all in there

should be what your after,
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