Just want to add my two cents here, and it will benefit no one but my own need to .
What an assinine place to put a fairly crucial sensor, not to mention the need for more expense having to replace intake gasket as well. I am a firm believer that if you have it exposed, might as well change it when it comes to gaskets. I gave it the million dollar try by not removing the intake.....and well I am off to find some bandaids and a beer to curb my ire.
A good reason to have a good mechanic and shop at your dispossal. If nothing else, they have built up the scar tissue where it is needed most.
Thanks, I feel better.