Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 GMC Sierra and 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Open the lid of the tool storage box.
CAUTION: Eye protection must be worn when drilling rivets to reduce the chance of personal injury.

IMPORTANT: The storage box lid has spring tension. Be sure to secure the lid when removing the support assembly, if the storage box is not inside the vehicle.
Remove the rivets (1) from the upper lid (2).

Fig 1: Removing Tool Storage Compartment Cover Rivets
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Remove the rivets (3) from the lower box (4).
Remove the support assembly from the tool storage box.