Removing Center Console Bin

[Danno]

Hello all, I recently picked up a 1998 Mark VIII LSC, which had a broken center console lid/armrest. I got a new one on the 'bay, and I'm trying to get the bin out so I can get to the screws that hold the armrest on. I removed the two screws in the bottom of the bin and the back of it popped up very easily, but the front seems to be held really solidly. I had to stop tugging on it for fear of breaking something. Is there a hidden screw or clip holding the front of the bin on? I was told that all I need to do is squeeze the sides together and it'll pop out, but I did some aggressive squeezing with no luck. Thanks for your help!

 

[slowmkviii]

Post 11 last pic you can see the two front clips

Finally installed my asham8

 

[Danno]

Post 11 last pic you can see the two front clips

Finally installed my asham8

Thank you!!

 

[Danno]

Post 11 last pic you can see the two front clips

Finally installed my asham8

So I just went out and fiddled with the dang thing again, and I STILL can't get it off. I'm beginning to think the last owner glued the front of the bin down! With those clips, since I'm working blind through the cupholder space, do you pull them forward or push them back? I appreciate the help.

 

[slowmkviii]

Stright up if I remember right.