I know that are several ways of changing this plug on 2nd generation vehicles.The first time I did this about 3 years ago I disabled the steering column. This time I purchased an Offset socket from Snap On Tools part Number S9723. (5/8 offset 12 point)
Being experience now with both ways I highly recommend this tool. My only regret is that I did not make one myself. It would be easy to fabricate with some old sockets and a brazing rod.

This is not for 1st generation vehicles---those are easy to remove through the fenderwall.

 

thanks for the idea I still need to get that out and dont want to lower the steering.

 

Yeah, that's the same one 'black powder' mentioned in this thread. Good to know it works as described.