Yep push it all the way in to give yourself a head start if you will.And then a fast hard pull.I can get mine to pop right out on my 650.I was helping flying 121 once and we could not get his out.But I think think they will come out if you are persistent.I know the dealers have a new tool for getting them out.I have not seen it though.The xtz's are a ***** to get them out.