Fractal design define r4 second 5.25 drive bay problem

[warpigs330]

I am wondering about the second drive bay on this case, it has a steel piece connected to the case covering the bay, it can be seen in this picture

http://images.pugetsystems.com/images/pic_disp.php?id=21092&width=800&height=800

why is this here / how do I remove it.

 

[warpigs330]

any help? should I just snip the metal tabs with wire cutters?