Mike, I agree. And removing the fan clutch and pulley is a 10-minute job, assuming you have fabricated the little holding tool or have a properly sized allen wrench to substitute.
As stated, just replacing the shock on a 103 "can" be done by contorting around a bit, but more time and frustration will be consumed than just removing the fan.

Now, if the tensioner is original with 99k miles, you should consider replacing it.
I had one fail with zero warning, and when that happens, you are officially broken down and going nowhere.

DG