2017 S... what is this?
 

See photo... my son's 2017 S 2.0 sprung a coolant leak and I'm trying to get eyes on it - been wrenching on cars since '80, btw. I hit what looks like an intake manifold ahead of the engine but I can't find it in any photos or videos. I'd like to get it off to confirm a leak at the oil filter coolant connection - can anyone share tips on removing it?
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/minicoo...bac239a83.jpeg
Intake?

Intake manifold

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=11_5515