Problem removing left front Thrust/Tension Arm

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I'm trying to swap out my Tension arm and ball joint assembly on my '01 X5 3.0i. I did it on the right side without a problem but on the left side there is an air box or tubing made of rigid black plastic that prevents me from pulling the bushing bolt out all the way. (and of course will prevent putting a new bolt in) others must have run into this but all the Videos I have found focus on the right side and my Bentleys doesn't mention anything.

I don't see an easy way to remove the air box. Am I missing something?

I tried to search for an answer but the search function doesn't seem to be working.