Time to clean
BEFORE
AFTER
Bimetal strip/pin removal in 4 easy steps.
1. Push down slightly on the bimetal strip
2. Slide one end under the retainer to clear the tabs at the opposite end
3. Lift up and out...
4. ...to expose the small brass pin and fill hole in the middle.
Remove the pin and...
Viola! I'm ready to refill with new silicone oil.
Many thanks to Dan Brindle and John Pitman for the advice on how to get the strip out.