yea man, that black plastic needs to be pulled back a bit, like behind the wheel (towards your door) and get a 10mm or 9 i can't quite remember, with some extensions and your good. its really not that big of a deal. just get under there and take it out!! its just like three bolts keeping you from your CAI.
Good luck! Enjoy it!
btw, is that white thing you speak of part of the intake system? if so, yank that ho out too!