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How to replace the ear cushions on the earphones

The earphone cushions on my 3 year old Vive Pro have become tattered. I just purchased original replacement cushions from ifixit, but the old cushions are firmly attached to the earphones. Before I attempt brute force, has anyone successfully done this?

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