I was wondering how this could be done on the BKD lump, is it an easy job? I am pretty proficient with the "man with a socket set" jobs. Do you need any special tools?

VAGCOM to check setup after you put it back together according to Elsawin. Doesn't really explain how to remove/clean it. Just goes on about replacement.

Thank you I guess I should have put this in the ask a tech section but I am new..

I am going to put a question in there, but I don't want to get in trouble for cross posting - please could a mod delete this thread once they see it? Thank you