I have 99 SVT and I removed the lockout mechanism from the collar that slides over the metal shift rod.
Remove shift knob. Grasp Boot and pull up, it will pop out. Pull boot off so you can see shifter. You will see a long black piece that slides over shifter. Bottom piece is plastic and is connected to the plastic collar, it is square. Gently open the square plastic piece up and pop it out of the plastic rod.
Reinstall w/out the little square piece and your lockout is disabled.
