Exhaust manifold bolt access

Hello all, I posted originally in the Fuselage section but probably should have started here.
I'm in the process of removing the heads on my 73 NYB. All exhaust manifold nuts are removed except the one next to the steering rag coupler. The heat shield is blocking access to it. Any good way to remove the shield without destroying it? OR, is there a combination of sockets/elbows/angles to reach it without removing the shield?
Going back with Eddy E Street heads (74cc) mild Lunati voodoo cam...

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Author: Paul Stubbs