is there an easy way to remove the interior rear panel? i have an oem amp housing complete, and was trying to install it, but couldn't figure out how to remove the shelf so i can attach it with the nuts.

If you're talking about the "package tray" (The interior piece that is at the top of the rear seats in the rear window) then it can be done. My Window Tint guy has said that he removes that when he does the rear window on an LS so the tint goes all the way to the bottom of the glass....as for how easily I don't know, but he only charges like $30 more than usual to do this.

great, got his number!! lol. it is the package tray. it "looks" like it should just pull up and off, but i don't want to ruin anything. if all goes well, and i get this thing installed, i hope it will sound good.

When I first put my system in I took the amp housing out to see if I could wire in from there, Well long story short I decided to go a different route but if I remember correctly you can install it through the trunk. It wasn't that hard but just kinda in an akward position.

i found the factory plug, and i'm gonna use it, but it won't reach until the shelf is mounted...which sucks cause i want to hear it first!!!