I thought it looked pretty simple, but after I started it seems I need to remove the side panels, which seem to be connected to the hood. Is this right? How difficult is it?

 

nope there is a "bolt in each corner to the fender. possibly two one up and one lower toward the headlight. then theres the clips up top and bottom and possibly little bolts down there to. now you have to loosen the bracket thats in there. then it slides forward and off.

 

Thanks. I found the bolts. Now I am figuring out a way to get to them, im thinking a rachet with a loonng extension.

 

well i use a 1/4" air ratchet. (but thats cus i have one) if you are doing it in the cold be extremely carful with the plastic pins and retainers. they will break if ur not