How do I get to main engine bay fuse/relay box connections?

[Dave Prado Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Dave Prado]

I've run a circuit within my center console to feed extra 12V and USB outlets which I've run to the engine bay through the firewall grommet, and up to the main engine bay fuse box. I want to use an unused fuse location to feed that circuit. How do I get to the underneath of the box? Seems like there should be a simple way to get to the underside for testing and connections, but I can't see how.

2006 Prado 120 series 6 speed

[VK6YBA Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close VK6YBA]

I use a RED male [3/16 inch] crimp terminal and just go along the vacant spaces with a test lite or multimeter until you find a spot with the voltage you want and plug the terminal in. Don't forget to fuse this lead BEFORE it leaves the fuse box. THIS IS MOST IMPORTANT!! Sometimes a little "nick" with a pair of side cutters will allow the lid to fit back on.

Cheers,

Owen

[Dave Prado Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Dave Prado]

Thanks Owen. I was actually wanting to get to the underside to do a neater connection and use a vacant or unused factory fuse position, and then just label it as power/USB outlets. I can see the bolts that secure the box to the inner guard to take it off, but I'm wondering if there is an easier way to get to the back, such as lifting the board out from the box by unclipping it some way.

[Dave Prado Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Dave Prado]

Here's a screen snip of the part I want to be able to lift up out of the main box, so I can access the underside. It clips into the box, but I can't figure out how to release it.