How do I remove all the bolts from the coolant crossover tube

2001 FORD F-150
100 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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How do I remove all the bolts from the coolant crossover tube from thermostat? It seems as though there are a couple of bolts on the underside that are not accessible. Is there a better way to remove bolts?

We are trying to replace the gasket on the passenger side. We have a ford f150 2001. In order to get to it the bolts have to be removed on both sides of the "Arm".

I will try to get the pic as soon as my husband comes back with it.
Aug 3, 2011 at 4:46 AM
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Here is the pic. The last bolt we cannot get to.
May 10, 2021 at 10:36 AM
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What is in the way ? has fuel rail been removed?
May 10, 2021 at 10:36 AM
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Whatever the yellow plastic thing and what it is connected to, is blocking entry.
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See whole pic as well.
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Please see whole area as well.
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Have all bolts out three see diagram #8-#11-#7 yellow thing is injector as in have you removed fuel rail
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O.K. called a friend that works for Ford said problem with 2001-2002 the plactic plenum cracks. Need to remove manifold says bolts from under and advised replacing manifold with new style
May 10, 2021 at 10:36 AM