Mind you I always read the instructions. Have a tandem bike that we wanted to take with us when towing our fifth wheel. When I was installing a front hitch on my GMC diesel dully, it stated that the bumper, grill, tire, etc. had to be removed to be able to install. I looked at the job, grabbed three extensions for my ratchet, light, and mirror. I removed the impossible bolt and skipped the removal above. Using the same tools above, I was able to put a longer required bolt back in later.
Similar junk instructions on replacing the headlamp on the GMC. Looked at it, loosened a few things, tight but just cleared enough room for the removal and installation of the replacement.
Same with my wife's 2013 Honda CRV alternator replacement. You do not have to remove everything in front including the radiator. With rotating and turning it carefully, it can be replaced in about 35 minuets.