Has anyone replaced the tube/pipe that connects the exhaust manifold and the EGR valve on the 2.5L engine?

If so, how did you do it? Did you go from the top of the engine or below? If from above, how did you loosen the pipe from the exhaust manifold? If from below, did you jack the car up on one side or both?

How long did it take?

Also, did you replace it because it was clogged up?

I already know how to remove the pipe from the EGR valve (the top side), but don't have any experience on removing the pipe from the exhaust manifold (the bottom side).

Any and all help is appreciated.

96 Contour SE Duratec V6 24-valve 2.5L ATX 108,000 mi. Replaced: crankshaft w/ DMD, EGR valve (clogged), EVR, DPFE, PCV valve, evap emissions hose & tube (cracked), window regulator (broken), LH & RH PCV tubes, UIM gasket (leak), ignition coil