Revisiting an old thread to Thank You guys (Gutling, Michigan1LTRS) for posting this! Followed what you did to remove the factory intake and replace with the ZZPerformance Silicone Intake Tube.
I used the exact same tool and it worked on my 2017 with the 'revised' clips. The instructions from ZZPerformance made it seem simple to remove the hose by hand.
I'm usually impatient and was attempting to muscle it off with a screwdriver and trim tools. I took a step back, searched Camaro6, and landed on this thread! Glad I did it instead of breaking the clips as I'm still under warranty and will be swapping back to my factory tube when I take my car to the dealership for service.
Thanks again