TrimbAlfie315

I'm aware this is a very common problem and that it has probably been discussed before, but need some assistance. Drivers seat tilt handle has snapped clean off at the hinges, cable is ok but rest of handle is broken. Bought new part and tried to fit it but can't release bottom lug, top one is very easy to get screwdriver behind but cant seem to find a way to get the bottom one to release. Saw somewhere that it is ok to just break the handle off but worried that I might break another part of the tilting mechanism, any help or advice would be appreciated.