having difficulty removing exhaust

[catchuk]

im trying to remove the exhaust on my 325is and I have the rear muffler off and the bolts off for the downpipe, but it doesnt seem to have enough room to slip off the bolts on the header flange, is there some trick to it?

[catchuk]

anyone?

[catchuk]

i lossened up the motor mounts and jacked up the engine and now its off.

[george graves]

Yea, it's not a fun job. You have to be creative. How high off the ground is the car? You might need more angle to the dangle.

[Erik j]

I just kept pulling and twisting