Any instructions on how to remove the tank on an 04 Heritage? Thanks

 

FUELTANK:CARBURETED
GENERAL
AWARNING
Stop the engine when refueli ng or servicing the fuel system.
Do not smoke or allow open flame or sparks near
gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly
explosive, which could result in death or serious injury.
(00002a)
The fuel tank is treated to resist rusting . However, when the
motorcycle is not operated for a long period of time, see 1.31
STORAGE for specific information regarding fuel tank and
carburetor treatment.
For information on the tank-mounted fuel gauge. see 8.28
FUEL GAUGE and Soltail Models Electrical Diagnostic Manual.
REMOVAL
All But FXSTD Models
1. See Figure 4- 12. Remove aco rn nul (1) and washe r (2)
on instrument console to separate console from fuel
tank .
2. See Figure 4-13. Disconnect the fuel gauge sender connector
[86] (3) on top plate .
3. If tank is to be disassembled, remove all T20 TORX
screws (2) from top plate. Remove plate and attached
sending unit. See 8.28 FUEL GAUGE.
4. Remove seat.
5. See 1.27 FUEL SUPPLY VALVE FILTER: CARBURETED.
Check to be sure fuel supply valve is in "OFF"
position. Remove fuel line from the fuel supply valve.
Drain fuel into adequately sized, approved gasol ine container.
6. See Figure 4-15 . Remove the rear T40 TORX bolt and
washer (1).
7. See Figure 4-16. Disconnect crossove r line (5) and continuous
venting vent line (12) and vacuum hose (11).
8. Remove the acorn nut (6) , flat washers (2), and front
mounting screw (1).
9. See Figure 4-14. Slide fuel tank to the rear and discon nect
fuel gauge connector [117] locate d under lelt side of
fuel tank.
10. See Figure 4-16. Remove fuel tank from motorcycle.
Remove rubber trim (13) to access connectors along
frame. Remove bushings and grommets (3) if necessary.
4.7
1. Acorn nut
2. Washer
Figure 4-12. Instrument Console: All But FXSTD
1. Top plate
2. T20 TORX screw (10)
3. Fuel gauge sender connector [86)
Figure 4-13. Top Plate (typical)
2006 Softai! : Fuel System 4-17
FXSTD Models
1. Remove seat.
2. See 1.27 FUEL SUPPLY VALVE FILTER: CARBURETED.
Check to be sure fuel supply valve is in OFF
position. Remove fuel line from the fuel supply valve.
Drain fuel into an adequately sized, approved gasoline
container.
3. Remove instrument console. See 8.30 INSTRUMENT
CONSOLE: FXSTD.
4. See Figure 4-13. Disconnect the fuel gauge sender connector
[861 (3) on top plate.
5. If tank is to be disassembled , remove all T20 TORX
screws (2) from top plate. Remove plate and attached
sending unit. See 8.28 FUEL GAUGE.
6. Remove nut and washer on rear mounting tab.
7. See Figure 4-17. Remove acorn nut (6), flat washers (2)
and front mounting screw (1).
8. Detach crossover line (5) , continuous venting vent line
(12) and vacuum hose (11) from fuel supply valve.
9. See Figure 4-14. Slide fuel tank to the rear and disconnect
fuel gauge connector [117J located under left side of
fuel tank.
10. Remove fuel tank from motorcycle.


FXSTD Models
1. See Figure 4-16. Install continuous venting system vent
line (12) to nipple on front of tank. Make sure vent line
runs along right side of frame backbone under rubber
trim (13).
2. See Figure 4-14. Connect the fuel gauge connector (117)
located under left side of fuel tank.
3. Attach tank mounts.
a. See Figure 4-16. Place a washer (2) over front
screw (1). Starting on left side. loosely install screw
and washer through tank. bushings and grommets
(3) and frame. Place washer (2) and acorn locknut
(6) on right side.
b. See Figure 4-15. Verify that rubber grommet (5) and
metal insert (6) are protruding through frame (4).
Metal insert has flats on bottom for positioni

 

 

 

plus the crossover line jackle said to use two hemostats to clamp it closed then cut in the middle. once off the bike remove hemostats and drain tank.