Problems with removing picture tube socket...

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If you've seen my past posts about my Magnavox score a few weeks ago, you've seen that awesome one with the vertical controls.

I want to begin cleaning the chassis soon, and I need to disconnect the the picture tube, and OFCOURSE I've run into another one of my Jeff-like problems. I tried approaching this in as gentile a manner as possible, having experienced a similar problem like this about a year ago. When I tried to remove the picture tube socket, I quickyly realized that it was not going to budge, espcially once the bakelite base of the tube began to loosen

So I have two questions:

1. Whats the best way to re-secure the bakelite base? I'm planing on filling the whole thing up with some sort of silicone goop, but im really not sure what to use or how to apply it.

2. How can I remove the socket without breaking any of the pins? I'm guessing I'll have to use some harsh chemical to seperate the pins from the socket. Are there any suggestions about removing it?

Heres a pic of the chassis: