How the **** do you remove that thing?!

Im having trouble removing the little black box thats part of the pcv system. Its located under the intake manifold. Im trying to get it out from underneath but the thing wont fall loose. Anybody have helpful tips on how to remove that thing?

And second... I need a temp fix until I can afford to replace that black box, lower pcv hose, and pcv valve. Can I just ghetto route a line from the back of the block the to IM... like bypassing the whole black box and pcv valve system? Its only for a short while.