I like to think of myself as a reasonably intelligent person, but is there a trick here? It seems to want to hang up here it attaches to the black lower front radiator cover. I don't want to break anything.
Yes I experienced the same. It came out...not sure other than all the planets being in alignment what caused it to come free.lol. I just knew it was going to break...but it didnt ..it came out fine. Once I had it apart I was sure I'd find the answer & see just how it snaps together...but I didn't. Good luck. Maybe someone else will chime in with a answer.
When you get all the fasteners out, get a flashlight and look down into the front where the hangup is. The pieces are clipped together and you should see to top of the "clip". It's a rectangular thing with a beveled top. Just put a large flat blade screwdriver between the plastic and the beveled top and twist. The panel will pop out, sometimes with a loud noise. I always think I've broken it, but not so. Just do it. K