Upgrading and amplifying rear pods - removing panels

[Bmerrion1391]

I am replacing both rear pod speakers with 4" kicker marine speakers, and amplifying with an MB Quart 2 channel amp. Since the rear speakers are fed with no/limited mids and bass, i tapped into the front kickers to feed my amp (I know i am losing the ability to fade. This will have to do until someone figures out how to use forscan to restore full signal to the rear). I have decided to mount my amplifier in the little cubby under the rear load floor.

My problem now: I am trying to remove some of the plastic panels on the roll bar, and the side panel under the soft top folding mechanism. Has anyone done this? I got a lot of the small panels off, but i am struggling with these, terrified i will crack something. Any advice is appreciated!

In the pictures below i put red arrows on the panels i am wanting to remove

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[DFNMAN]

The front channel has the fullest signal on the Bronco. The rear has a low pass filter. I am also interested in taking the rear trim panel out though.