It's not at all difficult.
You'll need a 'thin walled' socket, 1 1/2 inches (I think). If you can't find a thin wall socket you'll need a dremel tool to shave away the sheet metal around the rod so a normal socket will fit.
Chances are the place that sold you the rod also sells a cheap-o socket like tool.
Be sure to turn the power off first!
Remove the anode rod & drain the tank.
I found it easier to remove the gas tube in front of the rod than to try to work around it.
Good Luck
MuddyPaws
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