HELP! Short Shifter Instal

[Citystars]

Hey, im installing a shortshifter, have a few questions.. I have it almost off except for the 2 bolts at the front, one of them is completly loose, but there isnt enough room inbetween the tranny and the body to remove it...

1)How the fuck do you get the bolts off that are that the front(closest to the motor) They are underneath everything, how do you get them off?

2)Do I need to drop the tranny to remove/install the shifter plate(I think thats the name of it)

3)If I could, should I saw the bolts off? Or is it a must that I reinstall those bolts so shit doesnt get into my tranny or whatever.

Hopefully someone can give me help ASAP because I am in the middle of doing this right now hehe