I feel your pain, I replaced mine a few months ago and it was not fun at all. Lots of cursing and blood to get it done. I did not remove the pipe to do it either. I pretty much laid down on top of the engine to get it done. While your doing it you should replace the fuel heater hose also. I just had to do mine and I had to undo one of the other clamps to get it done. GOOD LUCK