I'm having a difficult time replacing the regulator for my 2008. Anyone have a good video guide for a TSX (not TL)?

I'm following AllData and other video guides but it won't come out. It's like the glass is stuck or secured to the regular mast in a way that nobody is discussing.

I was a trained technician who worked as a tech full time many years ago, but this thing is making me feel like a noob. Any help is greatly appreciated.

 

I got it. I cut the cables.