CK27 HST Fuel tank removal

[Charlie99]

Hello,
I just joined, and am hoping someone can help me with a fuel tank problem. My 2008 CK27 HST has developed a leak in the fuel tank. I am trying to remove it and just can't get it completely loose. It seems like the only thing holding it in now is at the bottom of the support frame. The parts diagram shows 2 bolts down there that come in from the back side, but I haven't been able to locate them from under the dash. Has anyone ever run into this? I'm totally befuddled! I hope someone can help.
Thanks,
Charlie

 

[Charlie99]

There seems to be an unbelievable amount of knowledgeable people on the forum, so I'm surprised that no one has commented. I'm really frustrated with this problem, and am about to take a hacksaw and pry bar to the frame around the tank. Any insight would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Peter 315]

I would just keep unbolting brackets to remove the tank and not cut anything.

 

[Charlie99]

Thanks Peter for your advice. It motivated me to plug ahead. I removed one of the heavy support arms for the front end loader, and was able to pry the tank out of there. Found that the seam on one side of the tank was split open. Success! Thank you.