I also talked to my local Verizon folks and they said it was supposed to come off as well. But, if you are content with the way it slides now and are afraid of it getting too loose, then definitely leave it on. It doesn't seem to hurt anything to leave it.
On an aesthetic side, that panel is now nice and glossy and looks much better (not that I see it much since it is on the backside, but hey, folks on the other side get to see it and admire my phone even more!). :0)
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