Thanks for the info, especially this warning

Originally Posted By NANKET
You can pry it out and stand back if you don't care about this car.


I had in my mind it would tear up heck coming out of there, thanks for the reminder and the tip on the channel locks.

To be sure, I'm releasing it at the bottom, adjustable end, so I'm pulling/prying it toward the center of the car until it disengages?


Chasing bears through the woods drunk with a dull hatchet is strongly not advised