Does shift knob cover plate come off?

[blinkme323]

So I know there are countless threads about the shift knob itself, but does anyone know if the actual cover on top comes off for an MT? The service manuals seem to indicate that it does, but I was curious if anyone tested that theory.

The silver trim on mine has worn off and so I bought a whole new assembly. But with the difficulty involved with swapping the knob itself (along with potentially damaging the new one), I figured it may be easier just to swap the cover plates.

 

[Palmaris]

So I know there are countless threads about the shift knob itself, but does anyone know if the actual cover on top comes off for an MT? The service manuals seem to indicate that it does, but I was curious if anyone tested that theory.

The silver trim on mine has worn off and so I bought a whole new assembly. But with the difficulty involved with swapping the knob itself (along with potentially damaging the new one), I figured it may be easier just to swap the cover plates.

Yes, because mine just fell off one day. It was only stuck on there with 2 way tape so I got some new tape and stuck it back on. I should have a picture of it somewhere but can't find it.