1994 Chevy S-10 REMOVAL OF AC COMPRESSOR.

1994 Chevy S-10 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic LOTS miles

I am trying to change the compressor on my vehicle. There is one serpintene belt driving it. My problem is that when I loosen the 2 bolts that hold the unit in its mount and pull them forward they hit the clutch assy. Do I need to remove the clutch or I was thinking of cutting the bolts and putting them back from the back side and nutting them on the front. I have already heard arguements of all kinds. I have 160 dollars in a new compressor and I cant screw this up. By the way I am very mechanically inclined and am certified to handle the recovery of the refridgerant. I know and have refridgerant and gauges and all the toolls and I just dont now the way do remove and replace the compressor HELP!