On my 98,you pull the boot back and on the rear of the grip on the drivers side,there is a rivet,drill it out,then pull off the grip.It may take some hard tugs,watch you knuckles and dont let them hit the dash when it lets go.
Howard 1998 Silverfrost SVT #1612 June mods: 17" ADR RS Limited Limix Wheels with 215/45/17 Yokohama AVS Sports