Yes, the screws always seem to be tight in a clip, especially when removed for the first time..........Just remove the screw. Then lift up on the clip sightly like your going to attach it to your jeans or similar. Then push it back down. Do this a couple times and it will pop out. Just don't pull it up and not work it up and down because you will spring the clip...............This is how tight CRK tolerances are.