Preparing to fix my leaking CX-5 transmission pan

[bluefire_xl]

Hi,
I am preparing to DIY my transmission pan leak. This has been removed 2 years ago and it seems to leak still. I got all the parts and just wanted to ensure how to do some steps.

1. Can I remove the bolts on the tranny dipstick from below? or it has to be on the top. hoping I don't need to remove the airbox to access it.
2. In case I can work without removing the airbox to fill the new oil on the tranny. Can a long funnel type fit and be used to fill?
3. Will the tranny pan loosen once the bolts are out? Do I need to tap it with something?

Any other tips are appreciated.

 

[bluefire_xl]

I was trying to remove the 2 bolts holding the bottom half of the air filter. Can't seem to remove it. It looks like when I was turning the bolt. the whole thing that was holding it was turning as well. i was trying to hold the bolt holder with a plier but it was too tight. any recommendations on how I can remove it?