how to remove the rear 3rd brake light setup

[jsbihn]

Hey all,
I am doing some work on my 3rd brake light and moulding.
The issue is I cant seem to remove the plastic surround or trim that the 3rd brake light sits on that spans the width of the rear hatch.
I have the two plastic push tabs on the ends out, but now I go to look and it looks like there is something underneath that it is clipped into the rear hatch.
I thought maybe it was screwed in from the top using the 3rd brake light screws, but it doesnt look like it because it is in there good and seems like I will most likely break the part before it comes out.
Any suggestions?

[Easy Ed]

Only thing I could find in the service manual

[HUMTECH]

Remove the liftgate trim panel. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement in Body Rear End.

Object ID: 803121Click here for detailed picture of the image.

 2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the high mounted stop lamp.
 3. Remove the retaining screws.
 4. Remove the grommet from the liftgate.
 5. Remove the lamp, with the attached harness, from the vehicle.

[HUMTECH]

Object ID: 833484Click here for detailed picture of the image.

 1. Remove the lift gate pullstrap. Refer to Liftgate Pull Strap Replacement.
 2. Remove the bolt that retains the cargo tie down.
Object ID: 833482Click here for detailed picture of the image.

 3. Remove the 2 push pin fasteners at the bottom edge of the liftgate trim panel
 4. Gently pull on the lift gate trim panel to disengage the retaining clips.
 5. Remove the lift gate trim panel from the vehicle.
 6. Inspect for broken or missing retaining clips and replace the clips as necessary.

[HUMTECH]

If your just trying to pull plastic trim panel off the top, and you have removed brake lamp screws and outer retainer pins shown in picture. It should just pull off. If I remember correctly I do think its also held in place with 3m double sided tape. Not positive though, been a long time since I removed one of those

[jsbihn]

Guys.
It it buds like you that make this a great forum.... despite the lack of traffic.

Thank you so much.
I had it right the first time, but I guess between the years and everything it stuck so well that it made me think that the whole piece would break.