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I'm stuck! Intake manifold won't come off - help!!

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I'm taking a lunch break from this, hoping someone spots my post and can reply. I removed all bolts from the manifold, incl. the difficult 4 in front. The rear (towards cabin) moves, but the front won't budge. Does the intake below the shift rod have to be "cracked" apart? It feels like it's glued or stuck. I'm hoping the PO didn't make DIY gaskets from a tube!

Can someone tell me if it should easily separate or is this difficulty normal? It's not covered in the many posts I've read. What harm could I do if I force it apart?

2001 GTI 12V VR6, 186k miles
 
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