The spring clip retainer (for the mesh) can be removed for closer access to the thin wires. I sprayed the heck out of mine, but to no avail.
I used a utility knife to get behind the clip, so I could maneuver it out of there.

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It is a truism that almost any sect, cult, or religion will legislate its creed into law if it acquires the political power to do so. Robert A. Heinlein


09 Jetta TDI
1985 300D