I did remove the screws. The 2 on the passenger side came out easy from underneath the truck, but the 2 on the driver’s side are blocked by the gas tank. I used pliers to unscrew them from the top then had to get creative to get them out. I ended up hooking a cargo strap to the stud from underneath and tugging on it with one hand while I pushed the stud down with an awl from the top with my other hand. It worked but there was sweat and cussing involved! Just went down to ACE hardware and got some plastic plugs to stick in the holes and I’ll cut up an old floor mat to fil in where the carpet is missing. It’s REALLY nice to have a full flat rear again! I didn’t realize how much just that 1.5” or so was in the way!