« Reply #2 on: 19 January 2011, 05:06 »
I've not taken the one off my mk6 as I've had no call to, but I've done 3 mk5 ones which are basically the same wheel with cosmetic differences.
Use a mirror if you hadn't already, much easier to see where you're poking and a big thick flat head screwdriver as Doc suggests.
When it comes off it does quite suddenly as the springs are quite springy.
Technically I should say here that you should remove the battery terminals first and make sure there is absolutely no static electricity in the car or you could end up looking slightly different from now on. Good luck!
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