Remove trim around center console to lift carpet (2015 Corolla LE)

#1
Hi all! Here's my first post :)

I am trying to lift the carpet on the front passenger side just enough so I can install some sound deadening material on the floor. I have managed to remove the seat, and the trim under the glove box and toward the door, but I can't get it out from underneath the center console! Youtube and Google doesn't help me, I need particular help for the 2015 (US) model. The part that I have marked as "1" is the one I need to remove, so I can get to the carpet underneath. However, it is fastened to part "2", which I am not able to remove. The arrow points to where it is stuck. I have tried to take photos from the inside with my phone, to see how it is fastened, but I can't see anything. Part "3" is not removable at all. Does anyone know how to do this? I'd really appreciate some help.

Thanks!

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#2
Have you tried to remove the storage tray in #2? If it does pull out, it may then reveal screws that then make it possible to remove #2 entirely? I am thinking if it was removed, it might show a hidden screw. Just a thought.
 
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