XC90 L5-2.5L Turbo VIN 59 B5254T2 (2004)
Turn the locking sleeve, under the gear selector boot, 1/4 turn.
Pull the locking sleeve down from the knob. The locking sleeve must remain on the boot.
Remove the gear selector knob as follows:
Stand astride the center console. Grasp the gear selector lever knob with both hands. Pull it straight upwards with a hard jerk.
Installation
Installing the gear selector knob