Mine wasnt easy to get out, but I took a pair of pliers and rotated the clamp and it came loose. I then had to wiggle it and bend it to get it out because it was stuck.

I replaced mine because someone had ripped the star off the hood.

Alon

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2004 C240 - 744 - C7 Wheels - Android Radio
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