Kawasaki fuel tank removal?

I need to remove the fuel tank from my 2006 kawasaki 900 vulcan. My instructions say step #1 is to remove the chrome meter cover, it's held by one screw, then lift the cover off. I removed the screw but the cover won't come off. I can tilt the cover forward and back ,but it seems to be anchored to the fuel tank to the left and right of the speedometer. I suspect it is attached there like the side covers of the bike and needs to be pulled up and away from the tank. I pulled as hard as I thought I could without breaking something ,but it wouldn't release. Anyone have experience/knowledge of this procedure. I'm sure it would be costly if I break break something.