When I was 20 or so I had the same task to remove replace front fenders on my dart sport. I too found myself scratching my head a few times. Sometimes left the task for another day. To gather my thoughts and have a fresh approach. It helped some.
Yep, today is a new day, and I've messed with it some.. I don't remember having to all those years ago, but I'm going to remove the bumper and headlight assembly to see what I'm missing.. I think I have everything else loose..
