Is there an easier way to access the bottom rear AC compressor bolt?

I struggled tremendously to access the rear bottom AC compressor bolt as I needed to remove it to remove the TC cover. The front bottom one was plenty hard to reach because of the various drivetrain arms and assembly elements being in the way but was able to from under the truck. As for the rear, which I eventually succeeded, I was not able to reach it from the bottom but had to note the location from under, then blind-guide myself from the above, trial and error, until I finally managed to fit the socket over it.

There is a way to (barely) see the bolt when looking from the above between the electrical panel and the left valve cover -- however, by the time you stick your hand and the ratchet through it, you block the view so it becomes a crapchute.

I am thinking there has to be a way to easily access this, to me so far the most inaccessible single bolt in the engine, without monkeying 30 min like I did last night.

 

I had a hard time too, you can try going from the top of the engine. I think I layed on top of the motor and reached down lol. The first time I swapped compressors I removed the alternator I believe

 

Oh yeah, I did remove the alternator first too. I thought that was an assumption.

 

I’ve done it without removing the alternator. It’s hard for sure, especially since it’s basically blind lol. I’ve done it 3 times.

 

This video helps

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rulXlnG2Unk&t=675s

 

flip ur truck on its ruff.