How do I remove this prop but retainer?

[Big6ft6]

I cant seem to pry up the tabs on this retaining washer with a screwdriver anyone else have one like this? Am I missing something?

 

[Pruno]

Mine have holes in them. I use an o-ring pick to bend them back, might work for you ??

 

[Scott Danforth]

Bend a screwdriver in a vice

 

[dubs283]

Mine have holes in them.

that is a newer style retainer that is made from thinner steel, op's is older and much stiffer

op: channel lock slip joint pliers work best, hooked end under tab and adjust jaw to fit backside of prop nut and pry up

 

[Bt Doctur]

some prop wrenches have a hoked end to lift the tab

 

[Big6ft6]

Thanks guys, I almost bent a thick screwdriver trying to pry them up, they ar very thick as dubs says and I also cant get a good angle due to depth inside prop. I'll Try the pliers per dubs advice, can't quite picture it but I'll keep messing with it.

 

[Big6ft6]

For future readers with the same problem who may happen upon this post, here is how I got using Dubs advice, hooking the bottom edge of plier jaw on the tab I was trying to life. Those things are tough!!