2018 NOX 1.5 AWD Transfer Case Fluid Change

[DoubleD]

Anyone have any great ideas on how to fill the transfer case, since the fill plug is hidden behind a heat shield? Yes, I removed the bolts holding the shield, but, still could not move it out of the way to get my transfer tube in. Now, I should explain, I never drain fluids until I know how to fill them back up. To To the point I make sure the fill plug actually comes out first. Thoughts? Experience this youself?
DoubleD

 

[BDCEquinox]

First, smart for verifying you can put fluid in before draining old fluid out.

There have been post here in the past about people having trouble with the heat shield but I can't find anything about exactly how to handle it. I think if you take a fresh look at it, you'll figure it out. I often solve hard challenges after I take a break and come back and realize I was overlooking something simple.