I attempted to remove the storage box again, this time being very aggressive and something is defintely holding it in place. Atlthogh I can wiggle it side to side, it will not come off . When I really applied pressure, I could hear the sound of things snapping under the box. The phone cradle itself is so firmly attached to the floor of the box that it won't budge at all, even with the 2 screws removed, which allegedly hold it in place. It appears that there may be a fastener under the cradle, but, as noted, the cradle is so tight that it's lik a part of the floor.
Although I can live with the phone in place, I plan on having my ccu rebuilt at some point and getting this box off is a necessary step .
Any thoughts, besides destroying the box ?