[rare aries]

If its a floor shifter some times there is a release in the shift mechanism, you have to push it in with a screwdriver, but your manual should have a chapter on the tranny/shifter. I would suggest reading the chapters on steering and tranmission before doing anything this way when you goto do it you'll have a general idea what to do, and you'll just have to refer to it asyou go along.

I plan on coming down for the meeting, I should be in Orange County early afternoon, I plan on seeing some friends I havent seen since I moved in October, if you need a hand getting your ride running let me know I'd be happy to what help you out.