How do I remove trim around front USB ports

Hey guys, trying to upgrade my front USB ports to a UBS C one and I’m having trouble removing the trim. I was following this video https://youtu.be/PX6tIOevlOk?si=m8FhDzVlBC29L8EP and I’m using a straight plastic tool. I’m using WAY more force than he is in the video so I’m wondering if they changed something for 2021 or if I’m doing something wrong. The plastic tool is cracking and it feels like I’m close to breaking something in the dash. Any advice?

 

It's tight. I pulled the trim piece around the shifter to get a little more leverage at the bottom. Once you can get one side to give it will come easy.

 

Ok thanks for the tip with the shifter trim piece. I’ll give that a shot tomorrow

 

I’ve always had better luck pulling the HVAC panel first. After that the one beneath comes out easy. Grab the control knobs from the top and press down and towards the shifter.

 

Better video just in case someone comes across this thread in the future….

https://youtu.be/xu1C1AapaAI?si=vh8fBYqtoNT8eQNL

 

Our very own @2020Platinum

 

Was a busy weekend so I just got back to it. I slapped the new ports in and everything works fine.

Question though…what switch is supposed to be here? It’s prewired. Is it something I can just buy and slap in?

 

Glass breakage sensor.

 

Thanks!

 

thanks for the love guys!…glad the video is still helping people out!