How to Remove/Replace ’72 Dart Hood Hinge Pivot Stud?

Anyone know how to go about removing the studs that the hood hinges pivot on properly? It looks like they're pressed in from under the dash but when I went to knock them out with a hammer it seems to be bending in the metal plate that they protrude through. Do I need to cut and drill them out or is there a more effective way?

Can't seem to find anything in the service manual about it. Section...

How to Remove/Replace '72 Dart Hood Hinge Pivot Stud?
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