Repainting LU

[rnvinc]

I found a replacement LU for my '94 Johnson 50hp...

Because it is a newer model the LU is painted in OMC grey whereas my '94 is OMC white

I'm getting the LU ready to paint but I'm having trouble getting a plastic part out of the LU so I can do a better job of painting...

The part I'm referring to is the plastic "grating" that covers the water intake holes...

It only has 1 screw holding it in the LU but I'm afraid I'm going to break it trying to pry it out of it's hole...

Is there a trick to getting this plastic "grating" cover out of the LU without breaking the plastic piece?

[rnvinc]

Ok nevermind...I figured it out.....screw on both sides of the LU must come out before the plastic grating covers will come off.....duh....