Removing Tank Canisters?

[SecondhandSnake]

Anyone have any tips or tricks for removing the blue liquid/vapor seperator canisters in the fuel tank? I'm sure someone who's swapped from a 99 tank to a newer one has an idea.

I know that prying is NOT the way to go. Maybe reaching inside the tank to push them out?

Any advice from someone who's been there would help.

 

[01yellercobra]

I broke one because I thought I'd be a genius and pry on it. The other I used a big pair of channel locks to grab it and twist it out. Spraying WD-40 or something like that on the rubber grommet might help.