So I'm in the process of removing the transmission from my car but a few things are not making sense as I go through the manual and look at the car itself.

In steps 4-6 it mentions removing the brackets. There are 3 bolts on the rear case holding the bracket in but I can't figure out how to access the upper bolt. The hole in the bracket doesn't give direct access and maybe my imagination isn't cooperating but I can't see any angle bit fitting either.

Also, in 10-11 there is the protective flywheel shield and magnetic pickup plate. Access to these seems marginal also.

Any advice on how to get these items pulled? I did some research but couldn't find any good references.