I took mine out in one piece thru the lower rear. Not sure what angle but it was a B**CH.

 

LOL!...Uh...looks like it's a lot easier if I remove the rear wheel. Not sure why I missed the obvious here. Maybe I've had removable subframe bikes for so long, I've forgotten some of the more mundane elements in airbox removal.

 

Nah, just put it on a stand so the suspension will be fully extended, thats what I did.