Aloha from under the hood of my 08 Xk base.
Accidentally punched a hole in the soft section of the air intake hose that crosses in front of engine. So need to replace.? Getting the small hose off the right side is a problem due to big hump in metal pipe. Perhaps hot Water? Next is the short wire? near throttle body how to disconnect without breaking something else! And finally the hose clamp under the power steering reservoir, just unbolt and move reservoir aside?
Thanks,
jeff

 

Got it off! How to : hard part was how to remove short crankcase vent hose just before throttle body. The fitting is not round thus holds to a ridge. There is a tool for this but I made it go round and come off by prying gently on both sides just above the slots for the tool. After off it appears one could also compress top and bottom where the ridges are and pull.
move the power steering reservoir and get to hose clamp there. Remove bolt on support and loosen hose clamp on throttle body.
Pull out to the right side leaving the hose that goes to the firewall connected. It is now easy off by pouring hot water on hose and working it off.
All the problems I have had with this car are caused by heat retained in engine bay. Say goodby to all the plastic covers top and bottom.
hope this help someone.
jeff

 

A picture would help to understand what the heck you're talking about.