Changing ATF/FILTER O-RING HELP!

I have dropped the pan and bought the filter/atf. I am just having a severe problem trying to get the o-ring/seal out to put the new one in. I was thinking maybe just use the old one. The only thing is, I have messed the old one up pretty bad trying to get it out. I have put soo much force to it also, like bending the screwdriver kinda force no budge.. I really need some help. I need a working car for work...

Thanks
Greg

01 2.2 auto

its just a little rubber thing that pulls right off easily isn't it ??

Its metal with a rubber coating..

It seems as if noone has ever done the atf/filter change. I finally got the o-ring out., it was quite a bitch. I pretty much ripped it to schreads. It was quite a task but I'm finished. I let the old atf drip out for about 3 days. It took 8.5 quarts of mobil 1 syn atf somewhat expensive and hard to find in my area. I hope it performs as it says it does...

can u take a picture of it?

strange cause I did mine on a 98' auto 3 speed and i ddint have to do any of that and it took 4 L.

you must have the 4 speed??