does the fuel tank separate from the filler tubes easily??

[JS-L]

QUESTION; does the fuel tank separate from the filler tubes easily, I have limited room and I am trying to fix a hole in the bottom of the tank......i can see there is a reinforced joint at the bottom of the filler tube, and I just wondered if they come apart easily, or not....Thanks in advance

[JS-L]

forgot to add, its a 450 (small tank)

[2fortwofamily]

https://www.evilution.co.uk/Engine/450_fuel_tank_drain.htm

read that, is this what you are referring to, if so, bookmark the site.
It is likely I won't have access here for a while

[JS-L]

nope, that post doesn't cover it

[tolsen]

Fuel tank and filler neck are one piece and they do not separate unless you cut with a saw or something.

[JS-L]

thank you, just thought I should ask before I went any further......just as well I did, as it turns out !!!

[2fortwofamily]

looks like it is on the club smart car site Which if you haven't looked is another good resource pool.
complete removal & photo's, badly written but there..

[tolsen]

I removed fuel tank when I completed life extension of my 2002 Smart 450 Cabrio.

I had the smart sitting high on blocks and axle stands.
Removed rear subframe complete with engine and transmission first. Then removed tank.