Fuel Tank Removal

The filler neck should come right out. Theres a gasket around the neck which you can try to loosen up with a flathead screwdriver. I assume you are going to get a new gasket so you probably dont need to worry about harming the gasket. Also, make sure the gastank is level. If the side is hanging down the way it does naturally if you leave the filler neck attached and undue the straps, it pinches the filler neck kindve and makes it hard to get out.