Ml270 manifold removal. Hit a brick wall!!!!

[jay1983]

hi guys need some help.
Started to remove manifold but I have got a problem. I have removed most of the screws but I'm having trouble with the 1s at the back (bulkhead side) its only 2 and it's the 1 above and below that are the issue. I can't seem to get a socket on them.
Anyone got any tips?

 

[markymoomoo]

try snap on wobbly 3/8 drive sockets

 

[jay1983]

It's ok I've admitted defeat and put everything back lol. Damn British summer can't get nothing done when you have to keep stopping because of rain!!

 

[V12]

I changed mine with ratchet spanners from underneath.

 

[jay1983]

What is the easiest method to get to it from underneath? Is there anything that needs to come off?
The main bolt that gave me problems was the 1 underneath the fuel rail, right at the back near bulk head

 

[Gazz270]

try snap on wobbly 3/8 drive sockets

as above thats how ive done them,but i do them from passenger side wing,you can just get to them its a bit of a contorsionist job but it can be done,

 

[BlackC55]

Use a 1/4 drive ratchet, UJ and extension with a 8 or 10mm six sided socket even though it's a torx, it will fit