FPMartinez,

To change the **** on the autostick (not sure if it is the same on the manual) unscrew the ring on the bottom of the ****, let is slide down on the shaft an pull the **** off (straight up). The problem with most aftermarket ***** is that they do not let the shaft penetrate far enough. As a result the replacement sits about two inches higher (totally unacceptable).

You might want to do an eBay search for replacement ***** for an SLK. I got one for my SRT that is Walnut and black with an AMG plate but there are many others.