That is the only way I was able to get mine out too....I figured this out. I had to take the car out of Park to get it out. All I had to do is just pull on it and whamo....came out. I hate trying to clean it...whata pain in the arse....
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Alicia 96 Contour LX 2.5L V6 Duratec DOHC Stock of course! BAD ASS GIRLS DRIVE BAD ASS CARS!!!