How do you remove the starter from a 97 Crown vic

1997 crown victoria. 68,000 miles, not sure the engine size.

As if the bolts themselves werent hard enough to get to, once I got them all out, there isnt enough room to remove the starter. Do I actually have to lift or drop the engine to remove the starter for replacement? And how do I do that? What do I have to disconnect in order to accomplish this project. I have never seen a starter so hard to replace.