Quote Originally Posted by gtimk5 View Post
You are using circlip pliers right?? shouldnt have any problems at all if you are.
Good luck. Spread the clip and very gently tap the joint, easy as.
Andrew
Now that you have a real answer, I feel I can post this:

The solution is to sell me your Golf because its the hottest mk1 colour I have seen in a long time

Any other photos?