Socket Removal Note

Turn the socket while pushing the protrusion of the ring through the hole of the socket with a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver.
Push the socket forward.

Fig 1: Removing Socket
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Return the socket clockwise to original angle position as shown in Fig 2 , to pull it forward.

Fig 2: Positioning Socket
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