I know not many people do this mod (because only 2002 suffered from the lack of the light up key ring), but for those that have done it, please try to help me through this. I got myself a key ring light and I was planning to tackle it myself. I read through some of the threads regarding this mod. And I here comes the problem. I removed the lower dash with the 1 tab and 2 screws. Then removed the lower control column protector. But I couldn't remove the upper portion of it. The black plastic key ring seems to be locked in place and I don't know how to take it off the car to replace it with the light up one. Anyone would be kind enough to shine some light? Thanks!

There is another screw that is hard to find. I had the same issue. You have to be a contortionist to see it. If I remember correctly, its a long screw.

Push the seat back, and prepare to break your back to find it. Its there... you'll find it.