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Message: <blockquote data-quote="weendoggy" data-source="post: 1516581" data-attributes="member: 23340">OK, gotcha. For me, the best thing is get everything out of the way for the T5, i.e. exhaust, clamps etc. Make it easy on yourself. Drain the T5 prior to pulling the d-line and all the other stuff. If you're not replacing the clutch you should be able to just pull the T5 by itself. You may have to loosen the motor mount bolt to let the engine tilt a bit, but maybe not. Just wait and see.If you've never taken a T5 apart, be cautious. You have to remove the shift tower and knock the linkage pin down to free it from the shaft. You CAN NOT pull the rear cover off before that or you'll break something. Once the shift block is free, you can remove the rear cover. When you remove the rear cover, be mindful of the detent spring, ball and pin you just knocked out. After that it's not too hard. You can either leave the black factory plug on or off when putting it all back together. If the T5 hasn't been apart before, the cover bolts might need some heat (like the flange bolts) to loosen the locking sealer on the bolts. Not as much heat, but be prepared.</blockquote>