It’s not hard at all. I have had my '05's cover off a few times. 6 rivets, 4 screws and 2 turn signals. That’s all that holds it on.
Start by removing the grill. The newer grill ('05-'07) is only clipped on. There is a large tab over the main headlight and about four smaller ones down the middle. Just lift up on them and pull forward.
Remove the turn signals next using a 10mm socket and set to the side. On each side there are three rivets that hold the wheel well liner in place. Just gently pry them out. I used a tack puller. A small flat head screwdriver might do the trick.
The cover is now ready to come off. Two bolts underneath just below the radiator. Two bolts next to the turn signals. Remove all with a 10mm socket. At this stage just give it a good pull. There are tabs that snap in just under the grill. If you can’t get them to come out, push down on them with a screwdriver.
Jason
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Now: "07 steel blue JK Rubicon 2dr
4.5" Rubicon Express lift
rolling on 35"x12.5" Xtreme MT's
Warn M8000 winch
On board Air
Ham radios
Skidrow and kilby skids
Former: '05 Patriot Blue CRD. Lifted, locked, and a few other toys.