16 Tahoe Center Console Trim Removal

[LT1ZOB]

I'm rather new here, thought I'd find stickies on these kinds of questions. If I missed it, please point me in the right direction.
Anyway, I'm getting a bit of noise in the center console area. I have "itch" tape (fabric tape) from a buddy of mine who is a dealer service tech. I googled the removal of the CC trim and watched a couple videos. "You simply lift up". I'm not sure if Thor hammered mine in, but I'm calling BS on the simply lift up idea. I tried to go around and lift evenly, wont even budge. Any advice?
Thanks

 

[Kpwweb]

Did you start in the back. Need to lift the center console lid and then start start there. Lift smartly and deliberately.

 

[dbbd1]

And my advice, always with this plastic panel cr@p, is to do it when it's: warm outside or after you warm up the interior.

Less chance of breakage/carnage if the plastic pieces are warm.