Once the battery compartment is removed, remove the screws on the side of the body.

It is best to use a sorting tray or other method to keep track of each screw and determine where it goes.

Remove the blue plastic tabs at the base of the tail and at the mouth joint on the same side of the body.

Remove the screws hidden underneath these tabs, and pull lightly on the body to open it.

The halves of the body are still attached via wires, so be careful not to break them.

The LED Mood Indicator cover, tail markings, and tail will detach when the body is opened. Additionally, the tail can be detached without disassembly by pulling firmly on it.