Fender removal/replace

So both of my fenders are dented. my passenger dent is causing my door to not open. lucky i found both fenders with color match and all. i was going to pay a shop 300$ to swap them out for me,but if i can do it myself and save some cash that would be great.

First question is - do i have to remove my front bumper to get the fenders off? obviously i would prefer not to.

especially since i previously replaced my front bumper (found color match too) and i know it was a bitch to mount due to the damage, i had to bend and force some of the mounts to the screw holes.

 

yes, you'll need to remove the bumper to gain access to the front fender bolts... I think you're going to be surprised the amount of components you'll need to take off to get to the fender. On top of that - even though its painted, for your sake, I hope it all aligns ( panel to panel wise ) - for $300.00, that's about a half days work with bodyshop rates.... and if you need to ask if you need to remove the bumper to remove the fender.... add 6 more hours to your list....

 

so can anyone link me pictures or diagrams of the procedure? I'm hoping to start this project today or tomorrow and it would be nice to feel like i kinda know what I'm doing. thanks in advance

 

I'm about to get started on this project but i can't find any info on removing the fenders at all. i tried google and youtube and all i get are links about the flairs not the actual fender removal. i really wish i had a chance to look at something before i just get into this project blindly. anyone have any diagrams?