2015 sedan trunk trim removal

[Shooter541]

I'm having some difficulty removing the interior trunk trim on the driver's side. I have the fasteners, screws, and bolts removed. I feel like I'm needing too much force to pop the trim out from around the trunk lifting arm and don't want to damage it. Is there a best procedure for accomplishing this?

 

[carguy75]

I'm having some difficulty removing the interior trunk trim on the driver's side. I have the fasteners, screws, and bolts removed. I feel like I'm needing too much force to pop the trim out from around the trunk lifting arm and don't want to damage it. Is there a best procedure for accomplishing this?

Be careful, because the trunk lifting arm cover piece is also wedged against the trunk lid trim cover by plastic supports. You will need to remove the trunk lid trim and lifting arm covers to pull the lower trim out. I also believe that a pop tab is also located on the lower trim in the rear near the hinge as well if I remembered correctly. I think the tabs are hidden on both sides under the center trunk cover trim piece.