Not really that bad. There is a phillips screw in the cubby under the radio. Take that out and open the console lid. Pull up. The whole thing is clipped in on the sides. Once you get the back up, then work down the sides. Then unclip the window and traction control switches and it should come right out.
The handle comes off by pulling real hard, at least mine did. The boot just lifts off when the knob comes off. There is a tie wrap around it holding it in place, just cut it off. The stick is just bolted on. So if you change that, its just a couple of bolts.
Piece of cake