dumb question but need interior removal help

[quickkris2006]

ok i know this is really dumb question but i wanna get this out before the car goes to the scrap yard.. how do i get the ebrake handle and button off the lever off my 93 t/a?? i took the screw out and i thought i was like the 3rd gen one where it just slides off but it just wont come off.. feels like its on a spring.. ive pulled and pulled. but it just wont come off..and does the button even come off?