How to take cut out cover off ?

[Bill in NJ]

I filed off the little weld on the botton of the cover but am still having trouble taking it apart. Any secrets out there ??

[Tom Wesenberg]

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The cutout screws need to be removed. The thicker insulating washer goes on the output side. I made a wood block to hold the cutout, then I use a sharp center punch to split the two spot welds. Once split I use a large flat tip screwdriver and pry between the cover lip and mounting foot. Work back and forth, side to side, until the base pops out of the cover.