Fender Flare Replacement Question

So I have to replace the front driver side fender flare on my off road, I believe I have all the correct clips and foam pieces I’m just not sure what would be the easiest way to put the flare back on? Should I put the clips into the holes in the fender and press the flare onto the clips or should I put the clips into the flare and press those into the fender?

 

Mount the clips into the flare, then set the flare back onto the fender. Its a pain in the ass to mount the flare when the clips are sitting in the fender

 

Thank you!

Removing the flare is simply undoing the bolts and popping the flare off correct? I know on the front ones there’s a piece on the flare that clips into the front part of the plastic bumper…do I need to go through the fender liner and unclip them from the inside or can I just pull?

 

Yes

 

Im having quite a bit of trouble with the front clips. I feel like if I pull them it’s going to rip the plastic bumper.

 

This video doesn't have all the info you want, but I think seeing behind the flares will give your confidence a boost.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMRrSf2jtQs

I thought I once saw a video on removal, but I could not find it today. Apologies and good luck. You got this.