This was an easier step than I thought. To take it apart, use a phillips head screw driver and pliers and take the screw placed on the middle of the burner off. Use the plier to hold the bolt down while you take the screw off. Once it's off, notice the wires leading to the burner. Mine was connected with a female connector. Simply remove to separate the burner from the wires, keeping in mind which wire is connected to which part of the burner. You need to do this so that you can put the burner inside the pot and the rest of the burner outside.
Make sure to also remove the plastic that holds the cord in place. I simply twisted the bottom end with the plier until the piece broke. Don't worry, the cord is one piece and it won't hurt it.