Hi Faz, it's really easy mate, but you have to go gentle when raising the leather gaitor.
Just get your fingers in at the edge of the leather where it meets the ali bezel.
Then grab and pull the edge of the gaitor inwards towards the gearstick.
Gently do this all round the gaitor until it is released and free from the surround.
Lift the gaitor above the gear knob turning the leather inside out.
You do Not need to remove the gear knob or gaitor.
Then you can gently lift/prise up the whole gear stick surround and remove from the car.
REMEMBER to disconnect the wire to the bulb on the gear selector bezel.
You will see it easily enough, just don't go yanking the surround straight up without disconnecting it
Then separating the various parts from the surround is very straight forward.
If you need any help just give me a shout