uzikaduzi

didn't take pics but i unbolted the 2 bolts on the slot you are talking about and not the actual bolts on the motor... had a hell of a time getting them back in that slot. i jacked up the motor till the trans dipstick was frimly pressing on the fire wall and had enough room. a couple people mentioned not jacking up the one side of the motor... i have no idea how you'd do it that way

putermech

I did it by feel and yes you have to go thru the bottom. Remember to remove the swaybar. This will help a ton. Unclip both O2 before unbolting the manifold.
Personally I would leave the engine alone.