How do I Remove Headlight Lower Filler Panel

Good day. I've searched and searched and can't find any info on how to REMOVE the filler panel between the headlight and bumper. Most of what I can find is people discussing poor aftermarket part fitment as well as clip replacements. Nothing on how to remove them for repair.

Mine are chipped up badly. I want to remove them and refinish. I have a 2003 and as I understand, the early 1st gen use a combo of screw and clips and later was all clips.... or maybe I have that backwards..

I don't want to go yanking on the things and break something that's likely already brittle from age.

Thanks in advance!

 

They're friction fit with some little tabs. I didn't use a tool the last time I pulled mine, they came out pretty easily. (Mine's 01)
I can probably find a video.

 

Couple videos:

https://youtu.be/YiPKuBNzE4E?t=70


Little more detail:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yO4vnaKr0Rk

 

That's exactly what I needed. Always easier to understand the "why" along with the "how."

Thank you very much!

 

No problem. A good visual always helps.