Remove fan and its housing

Have the housing loose and that clip that goes over the radiator/condensor heat exchanger is off but can't get it out. Removed exhaust manifold. Now trying to lift the bottom out and then remove the housing like the manual says. Can't get it. I am removing the engine so I am removing everything I can. Is there an easier way? Worried about how to put it back in when I replace the motor. Suggestions?
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Figured it out. It comes out the bottom. Had to move the AC compressor out of the way to clear the hoses and the manifold.