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That was tricky.  I didn't go too crazy on that area for the exact reason you are worried about.

Here is what I did, stuck/stuffed small microfiber towel in to the port.  Just to "seal/cover" it a bit.
Then tried to make sure all my wiping motions were pulling back outwards.  Leaving that small towel in there to protect the valve and catch any debris.

In my case it wasn't very hard to get that crud off, so that worked pretty well.  If you needed to put some force in there to clean...I'm sure there is a better way.

I used the typical carb cleaner, microfiber towels, wrapped around a brush.  Allowed me to get into those tight areas pretty well.
I didn't have a part washing bin or other cool toys.

Updated, with heater hoses in the right order.

I second the new cooling/heater hose for the bypass being the BMW part # 11531247398.   It just looks better than plain old heater hose from Amazon like I did.  Otherwise, I think I used maybe 10inches of heater hose, 8 inches of fuel line (4in - 2 of them) and since I did the fuel filter lines as well behind the drivers seat,  under the car.... that was another 12inches or so.  I still have plenty of fuel line left when I purchased this from pelican parts:
http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/smart/more_info.cgi?pn=16-12-1-180-409-M21&catalog_description=&Fuel%2520Hose%2520%2528%2538mm%2520ID%252C%2520%2531%2533mm%2520OD%2529%2520High%2520Pressure%252C%2520Priced%2520Per%2520Meter%252C%2520As%2520Needed%2520%2520

16-12-1-180-409-M21             $11.50         1          $11.50
   Fuel Hose, (8mm ID, 13mm OD) High Pressure, Priced Per Meter - Brand:
   Contitech

I've tacked on way to many maintenance items to this job but it's a good thing to get done on a car at this point in its life.  I've only had it for a few months now, so good to get into the internals a bit.
Full list: cooling pipe, all cooling hoses, thermostat, aux belts, fuel filter, ICV clean, flush cooling system, and now after reading the thread again... oil catch can mod.

Right now though, I've gotten all the intakes off and replaced the fuel filter.  Then got started on cleaning the intakes.  My injectors don't want to come out but I'm reading on that one. 

One big question and then some pictures. 
The rubber grommet that connects into the main vacuum, has anyone replaced that? 
It just seems a little loose and old. 
I'm going though realoem now, see if I can make it out.  Will be something I tackle at the end.  Its easy to get to later.


I'd strongly suggest replacing the two little fuel lines that connect to the fuel rail.  One of mine was fine.  The other was fused on both ends and very brittle.


Today, since I only get about 1-2 hours at a time, wife+child are kind enough to give me that much.   
I'm going to be cleaning and cleaning.....  Great thread btw!