Need advice for removal of weatherstrip removal and install

I plan to refresh 20 windows and experimenting with first. I have determined I require the flowing for each window.
1) 5 sections of pile weatherstripping 3/16 x 1/4
2) .187 T-slot foam filled bulb

I need advice for removal of pile weatherstrip section where it interlocks top sash. It seems to be glued or stuck over time. Any advice for removal as I have to cut it out where I can or is there a better way. My concern is how to install new section after removal, please see photo showing interlock. The interlock makes it difficult to use a tool.

Thanks
George

Thanks Paul. Removal of all the wool pile and foam bulb are a breeze with exception of the top interlocking area as explained in my first post and shown in the photos. This wool pile is not fabricated the same way as the other edges, this top interlocking area does not have the hard plastic backed slide-able wool pile as the others, pushing on it or scraping it, just destroys it. It seems to have a fabric backing and easily disintegrates when scraped.

Since the top pile and interlock is where most of the air infiltration occurs i.e. pollen/dust, as an alternative and not removing this top pile I inserted a rubber round weather strip and adhesive back as a test. Closing the window creates a very nice weather seal.
Do you have any further suggestions to addressing this issue of the interlock area of the two sashes? Please see attached photos.

Thank you