Storage compartment in headliner stuck!

(Thanks in advance to whoever's picture I borrowed to illustrate this...)

Anybody ever have to "unstick" their sunglasses compartment???? It's supposed to be one of those push it to open things, but.... I just bought the truck and can't get it open...



Thought before I F-it up with a screw driver, I'd solicit advice.

 

You could pull that whole unit out with your hands - first pull the front part, and then the back and get access to it from behind- it takes a bit of effort but the clips will let go when you pull it downwards. Don’t use a tool, just your fingers.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKtYIFni9b0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cce3zvWgjlk

 

Thanks for the tip! I tried as you suggested.. and didn't get anywhere. But I did fiddle with it enough to determine the previous owner had left a set of wire framed sunglasses in there and I was able to get a metal paint scrapper in there to move those outta the way and the door popped open with some slight persuasion...

 

@STOCKTRD After watching the video you posted, I guess I was being too shy about yanking down on the panel... Now I'll be informed ! and at the risk of jacking my own thread
can someone put me onto where to get those brighter LED lights that guy is installing in that video? the stock ones are ridiculously dim!

 

https://mesocustoms.com/collections/interior-lights

 

I quit putting sunglasses in mine -- they got stuck up in there twice. The first time I figured was a fluke, but twice in 1 week convinced me.

 

I agree @OkieTom.. The rattle was driving me crazy (the good news was that it was the only rattle I heard on the new truck while offroad this weekend). Now that I got those crappy sunglasses out I expect a less distracting ride....

 

My oakley sutros fit in mine fine, and they are huge. Put them in with the lense facing out never had any issues.