Same here ive been told that it is safe though, I have been playing without the clips since early august.
If you have any luck drop me a pm and I will do the same.
Note, I dont recomend anyone plays without the clips, I do because im a fool
Edit note: just re read and I think your on about a diffrent part than me anyway, I have lost the little clips that you have to remove so you can twist the straps off the goggles so you can remove the lenses.