Ok i need to get my shifter off. I know the little bottom piece that covers the screws has to come off. But how do i get it off? I have tried turning it etc.

What direction does it screw off?

Help ASAP is appreciated

 

what i can't figure out is how to get the bottom ring / colar off.

 

Which shift **** do you have? To take the majority of things off, remember lefty loosey, right tighty...