They are just "sprung" into their holes.  Grab and pull or pry them
out.

karl wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> Replacing the radiator on an 86 2.1 today. stumped by
> how to remove the spare tire brackets that run
> directly below the radiator (the 2 guides above the
> tray that the top of the tire rests on). all else
> seems fine, but can't seem to figure this out at the
> moment. any advice is greatly appreciated.
>
> tia,
>
> karl
>
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--
Stuart MacMillan
Seattle

'84 Vanagon Westfalia w/2.1
'65 MGB (Daily driver since 1969)
'74 MGB GT (Restoring sloooowly)

Assisting on Restoration (and spending OPM):
'72 MGB GT (Daughter's)
'64 MGB (Son's)

Stripped and gone but their parts live on:
'68 MGB, '73 MGB, '67 MGB GT