Noob C55 Intak ?

Digging thru the V8 (my first)-I'm trying to obviously get as much power out of the car as I can on my own (filters/intake, headers/exhaust, suspension, ect).
So, how in the great green earth do I get to the Intake from the top of the motor. I got the front AMG panel off...but then noticed (I think) that the rest is bolted together?
Thanks-and be nice






