Removing crankcase cover/powerhead on a BF135?

Hi all, new to the forum. I need to put a new power head on my 2009 BF135 and I am having extreme difficulty getting the crankcase cover off. I have removed all of the bolts that I can see but it still seems to be attached towards the bottom. Prying has gotten it somewhat loose towards the top but that is as far as I can get it. I am afraid to pry any harder.

Does the entire lower and mid unit have to be dis-assembled to remove the block?

Any help is greatly appreciated. I bought this motor taking someones word on its condition and ended up getting screwed royally!

THANKS!
Andy

if u want only replace the power head no need to remove crank case,you have to remove crank shaft pully and timing chain cover which is the top cover then you can access for timing, if you want remove crank case first you have start from the lover part ,gear box,mid case,oil pan, then open all engine mounting bolts and lift up the block.

wajira

As posted you start this job by removing the lower unit and work your way up to the powerhead.