Removing cap and splashwell liner for transom replacement

[steve s]

I have been doing my homework on here trying to find a thread that shows the splashwell liner removal so i can get access to the transom. i have cut the cap on both sides at the point were the tie downs pass through the cap and removed all of the screws that hold it to the hull. my question is, can i remove this in one peice so i can reinstall it after i'm done with the rebuild and if so how do you get it loose from the transom without destroying it? if not where would be the best place to cut it at the transom so it can be tied back in easily? this is on a 76 23' cc.