Oil filter cover 'clips'. How do I remove them?

[crudawg]

In looking at the owner's manual of my 2009 Murano, to remove the oil filter, it says to remove the cover behind the passenger side front wheel. To remove the cover, you are to remove 4 clips. I looked at the clips for the first time today. It was not obvious to me how those are removed. Is there a special tool required? Any help is appreciated.

[brainguyus]

It's easy. The center pin of the clip acts as a spreader to the tines on the outer clip housing.

Use two small screwdrivers to lift the center pin of the clip. Don't pull it all the way out, just lift until the center pin stops (about 3/8"). Then pull the entire clip out by the outer housing.

You can re-use the clips as long as they're not damaged.

[crudawg]

Thanks brainguyus! I went out at lunch and removed one.....you are correct.....very easy!! Thanks for the post. Regards!