I can definitely recommend this mod.
As well as being aesthetically much nicer, it does genuinely improve the feel of the shift, even between 1 and 2, which is normally regarded as a weak point with this transmission.
For disconnecting the electrics I used a very small flat bladed screwdriver inserted into the locating lug.
For separating the boot from the locator ring I used a metal letter opener - thin enough to get between the plastic and the leather, strong enough to not bend and with an edge that is not too sharp, so less likely to cut through the leather by mistake.
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