1996 Audi Cabriolet engine lower oil Pan gasket removal
 

Hello,
I have a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, and am trying to change the lower oil pan gasket.
I removed the oil pan and bolts for the oil pickup, but can't seem to remove the pickup section to remove the lower gasket. Does anyone know how this is done? Is there a gasket sealer that goes on first?
Thanks.