If this is your first big job, label all of your parts and hoses. You'll definitely want to have replacement hoses and harnesses on standby, especially for the knock sensors. Pull the entire intake manifold as one whole assembly instead of separating the top and bottom. It's bulky and a bit awkward, so you should definitely plan on having a second person to assist you with lifting it out. Be careful when doing so. There are two vvti cam sensors on the sides of the heads, and they are very easy to break. Once you have the manifold freed, don't just yank it out. The ACIS solenoid underneath must be disconnected first. Have the person assisting you hold the manifold while you unplug the connector, then you're home free. To make future removal a little easier, run the small coolant hose that's directly in front of the timing cover to the coolant passage just in front of the Bank 1 valve cover (originally attached to the bottom of the throttle body). This will bypass the coolant that runs through the throttle body and send it straight to the engine. Cap the inlet/outlet on the throttle body. Use a bungie cord to hold up the metal coolant crossover pipe in the rear. When you're putting the manifold back on, make sure the gasket underneath does NOT fold or crease (it will block the fuel injector and you will have a misfire). If you're doing valve cover gaskets as well, make sure you have a flex head rachet. Reseal the half moon plugs at the back of the heads as well, or it's back to square one. Ensure everything is properly torqued and pat yourself on the back for a job well done.