Grip Fasteners - How to Remove

[SpectreRSG]

I want to replace my grip fasteners in my gunfighter. The problem is when I take the screw out completely, the actual fasteners refuse to slide out and I can’t seem to pull them out. I don’t want to ruin the threading so I could use a little help.

Does anyone have any idea how to properly remove and replace them?

Edit: Photos included. https://imgur.com/a/ive9cTO

Edit 2: after applying WD40 (lightly on the exterior of the fasteners - I was careful to not get them on the interior contacts) and a little brute force, one end came out and I was able to knock out the end but inserting a screwdriver in on one side, and tapping the other side out from the interior. The new fasteners seem to fit MUCH better. The original ones are a full circle in shape, but the new ones have a small flattened end on one side of the circle. I still have no idea why they were so jammed in there.

Thanks

[fallout9]

You don't have to take out the screw completely. Just loosen it, pull the grip out of the base and the fastener should just slide out.

[SpectreRSG]

Added what photos I have of the situation.

[fallout9]

First of all, the screw is on the wrong side of the fastener; it's supposed to be inserted on the other end.
I suggest to take the screw out completely and try to push the 2 cylinders out with a screwdriver from the hole on the bottom of the grip; careful not to damage the pins/connectors during this operation.

[SpectreRSG]

I'm aware of this, thank you. I was using the leverage of the screw being in on that side to pull out the fasteners. I edited my original post. They're out now, but they were really jammed in there good. They also look different from the new replacement fasteners.

[fallout9]

Like this:

[fallout9]

I was using the leverage of the screw being in on that side to pull out the fasteners.

Use a screwdriver to block the main cylinder and tighten the screw all the way in the other cylinder so they would push each other out.