Cadillac 2007 XLR - Manual (Page 129)

10. Remove the upright center storage
compartment. Use the wrench to remove the
four screws holding the storage area in
place.
11. Reach behind the square hole and push the
front tonneau over-center link up. The front
tonneau should pull up easily. If it does
not, push the over-center link up more.
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