Anyone have advice on how to remove a fitting from engine shroud - Photo Attached

[Tidybuoy]

I'm in the process of refinishing my engine shroud.

Does anyone have any tips on how to remove the metal port that the charcoal canister connects to. It has a special clamping ring that I have no idea how to remove without destroying.

If it must be destroyed, does anyone know of a source for replacement?

Thanks!

[timmy2]

Looks like a metal star washer holding it in place.
You should be able to pry the outer edge up and then twist and wiggle it off slowly.
No guarantees though

[DRONE]

They aren't made to be removed, with out destruction. Can you just mask it off

[SC Eddie]

you could use a small needle nose to bend back each tab, then flatten tabs to reuse if necessary.

[Tidybuoy]

I think I will check at my local hardware store. If I can replace the washer part, then I will just cut it off.

I prefer not to mask as I have already removed all the rivets, etc.. and I want this to be as close to perfect as possible (without re-gelcoating or buying a new shroud).

Thanks!

[eastbay]

It will pry off with a small screwdriver quite easily, just did it a year or two ago.

[cary]

What Eastbay said. Orange mini picks and screwdrivers from HF.
Take your time and be patient. Easy Deal ..............