Removing intake manifold AQ171C.. tips or tricks?

[vabeach]

I am having difficulty completely removing the set of bolts on the bottom of intake manifold flange. The way the manifold bends isnt allowing me to back the bolts out completely. Is there a special trick that will allow me to remove the lower set of bolts?

 

[ebacon]

It looks like the manifold is designed to be pulled upwards off of the bottom bolts or studs.

 

[vabeach]

Thank you.. it took a second look and also for me to not be timid with it. Couple easy blows with a rubber mallet made it able to slide upwards. The intake looks prestine, if anyone wants to purchase this intake or other parts off of this freshwater aq171c let me know.