Remove fuel tank

Tiny
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I have tried everything and disconnected all wires but it's still wedged and won't drop
Thursday, June 14th, 2012 AT 4:37 PM

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Tiny
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Underseals tend act link adhesives and would result in the tank sticking to the underbody and requires some prying to loosen the tank.

Be careful not to damage the tank while prying, unless you are planning to replace it.
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Thursday, June 14th, 2012 AT 5:55 PM
Tiny
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Removed filler pipe? Straps?
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Thursday, June 14th, 2012 AT 5:55 PM
Tiny
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I am now having problems releasing wires on top of fuel tank. There is no Locking tab.
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Thursday, June 14th, 2012 AT 6:04 PM
Tiny
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When dirt accumulates at the connector, it can be difficult to relesa the locking tab. Try cleaning the connector first. Compressed air would be ideal, a tooth brush works fine with some spurts of WD-40.
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Thursday, June 14th, 2012 AT 6:12 PM
Tiny
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Cut the stupid wires then do a harness repair later.
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Thursday, June 14th, 2012 AT 6:27 PM

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