I would pull the stove out before tackling this. When removing the microwave you have to remove the top screws in the upper cabinet, then lean it down and pop it out of the support track. much easier with nothing underneath.
as far as the venting is concerned, you can switch the micro to recirculating mode with a quick turn of the internal fan once you take it down. I have installed about 25 microwaves when renovating houses and different situations had me changing the venting options.
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