Thanks for the reply and assistance. I pulled as hard as possible without trying to break any parts but it feels like something is bolted or screwed in from the back side. I also see one torx screw at the top part of the evap. Should that be removed? it does not look like it's attached to the car, but part of the evap itself. I will agree with you that this is PITA. I can't wait to get it off to have it replace. I'll try it again tomorrow
