easyest and safest way I have done is to un-solder the leads, put a tooth pic under the lead while heating, it helps to pop is off the solder mount. I ues an exacto mini saw blade to cut the underside of the star 'slug', cutting between the leads as opposed to across the leads.
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cut about half way through then grab the ends and bent away fron the emiter. it should simply pop off. Might need a little help once one side comes free.
Jeff