Find the post from the guy that wrapped his in Blue, It doesn't have pictures, but I think I remember him talking about how he released the tabs with a screwdriver.

 

I did…although I am still confused that’s why I need a photo of how you press those tabs

 

Thanks for the photo, I was also able to find one to get the idea of the clips, so practically with a screwdriver at a 45 degree angle you press those down and push? you car lifted up when you removed the skid plate? Except the lower black lip that is removed when you undo the bolts, did you remove anything else? I don’t have good clearance on the 3 lower tabs each side so not sure how a screwdriver will fit it! I was thinking maybe removing the side undertray protection trims would help…

 

I did not jack the car up to remove skid plate.

 

I replaced mine today after a previous failed atempt to remove it earlier. The clips seem near impossible to push through with a screw driver or panel removal tools. I ended up using a heat gun and clips soften enough push through with ease. At the end I got a little inpatient and may have heated the area too long and ripped part of the panel holding the clips. A little super glue and tape and I was back in business.
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this is exactly what I want to avoid….on my 1 week old car seems the only safe way is to take off the rear bumper and unclip those….I will be going to the dealership to do that for me!

 

I replaced mine today after a previous failed atempt to remove it earlier. The clips seem near impossible to push through with a screw driver or panel removal tools. I ended up using a heat gun and clips soften enough push through with ease. At the end I got a little inpatient and may have heated the area too long and ripped part of the panel holding the clips. A little super glue and tape and I was back in business.