Oil Change Problem

[tyke]

I am still learning about this forum (as well as about my GZ) so please bear with me but let me know if I should have just put this problem into the other oil changing subject. My problem is that I can "see" how I am supposed to change the oil but the exhaust is so close to the drain plug I have been unable to get the socket with any type of handle or breaker bar in the space. The left-hand exhaust is directly below the drain plug and within an inch; not room enough to do anything. Do I have to move or remove the exhaust to get to it? You all seem to have lots of experience so maybe someone has run into this problem before and can help me out. Any and all suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

Betty