How do I unjam my Mars/MEI validator's bill path?

Please view and follow along with the pictures below to properly unjam your Mars/MEI validator bill path.

Step 1:

Push up on metal bar on bottom of validator

Step 2:

Carefully start pulling out the bill path while pushing up on the metal bar. Some models are harder to pull out

Step 3:

Slowly pull bill path away from validator to expose jammed bills

Step 4:

Pull the bill path comepletely out and removed jammed bills. Then, carefully insert bill path back into validator until metal bar clicks in place.