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In most case it's easiest to remove it from the regulator first. Make sure gas is turned OFF then unscrew the small nut holding the thermocouple pipe to the regulator. ( often a 10mm wrench), next look in and see if it's screwed similarly to the pilot pipe, or on a clip. Undo as needed, now gently pullout the entire thermocouple. If you buy a Honeywell Universal thermocouple it has parts for all popular makes and full instructions (for less than $10)

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