^ I finally read online that these gaskets can enlarge due to vaccum / pressure / temp and cannot be re-used.
Purchasing a new one from Toyota dealer tomorrow for $7 and can finish up
For me, screwdrivers did not work, needle nose vice grips worked on a few, but BY FAR the best method (as someone mentioned) is an impact screwdriver. They came off easily using one
thansk to OP for the write-up