How to remove the starter?

ScampMike said
they have some "flex" - maybe a bungie cord or two set up to pursuade them out of the way some

That is an excellent idea. Will do. As for the left front wheel, I positioned the jack stands out of my way, and got up under there yesterday. The LF wheel didn't seem to be in my way, but if it turns out to be, I'll pull it off.