I would love for anyone with some experience removing a front fender to share any knowledge, tips, or anything else. I did find the following description on the DIY at:
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=137107

However, that car already had the front bumper and headlight off. Do I have to have them both removed prior to getting the fender off, or can you just remove neither, one, or the other but remove a couple bolts... whatever? I would just really appreciate any insight. I am going at this totally blind other than the aforementioned write-up since I don't have a manual. I just want to get my crunched front fender off and replace it with a new one (when I get it).

TIA,
Jason

 

I've done a fender removal a couple times on my evo...the trick is just making sure you get all the bolts off, then, if you don't remove the sideskirt, you gotta kinda "massage" it outta place.

If you need a hand, I'm in portland too...Probably won't have time for at least a few days, but yeah.

 

Once you do it the first time it becomes easier. The most time consuming is just trying to figure out where all the bolts are and like Zemo said you gotta massage it out place. I took my bumper off when I did mine though.

 

Thanks for the tips and the offer for help.

Do you have to remove the bumper and headlight to get the fender off or can either or both stay on?

Thanks,
Jason

 

You CAN do it without removing either, but it's probably easier if you do...

 

hmmm... I hadn't though of doing this, but I'm glad you posted. I've got a very small dent in my fender that hasn't lost paint, and I didn't wanna pay someone $$$$ to fix it. I think I'll just take the whole thing off and slowly massage it out... Thanks for the link.