Removing radiator support on a 5th gen Maxima/I30

[A33 Cefiro]

Well, some idiot hit my car. Everything was fine, except for my hood which got bent a bit and my bumper that is cracked. Surprisingly (to me anyways considering the outside damage is minimal), the thing that took the most damage was the upper radiator support bracket. It's bent inwards, and I suspect it is the reason as to why my hood isn't closing down all the way. I was wondering, how hard is it to take the upper bracket off? I plan on going to the junkyard this week, so with that being said, how deep am I with this upper radiator support business? Is it something that is doable or am I going to have to get this done by a body shop?

Also, are the A33 Maxima and I30/35 support brackets interchangeable?

All help is appreciated.

[loystock]

Refer to page LC-17 in the attached link for radiator Removal/Installation.

http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/i30/2001/lc.pdf