help removing inlet manifold

Hey guys Berto vocky evocarlos just removing my inlet manifold so i can clean the check valve between ports 2 and 3, Almost there but the below is stopping progress

1. Not sure how to remove the ecu plugs - the bits that ive circled red are in the way and i dont know how to take them off so i can free the ecu. See pic below

2. Not sure what its called but there is a hose/pipe that connects into the inlet manifold from the gearbox...

help removing inlet manifold