I took mine off recently and had it wrapped with black vinyl. After you remove the bolts start on the passenger side with a plastic trim tool wrapped with painters tape. Once you pry the end clip you have more leverage for each subsequent clip. Take your time and be gentle. There are 2 torx...
I have this issue too! I thought I was hitting something by mistake every once in a whiwhile starting. It drives me nuts. Would love to find a solution but I doubt there is one considering how inconsistent the issue is.