Be sure you have removed the right screws; at least the two in the bottom are covered by little ovoid plugs which make them invisible until you uncover them. Pull on the box - not the lid of course - the box will stand quite a bit of force.

-Tom

P.S. I HAD TO CLEAN AND REASSEMBLE THE DOOR DAMPER ASS'Y AND NOW THE DOOR GLIDES OPEN SOFTLY AND SILENTLY (Oops darn caps lock) it's a small bellows I used dry silicone to lube it.

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