Dumb question (about intake manifold gasket) for the day

Thanks for the advice. I just removed them and will hopefully get my last two heli-coils in tomorrow after work. Now, new question. To the left and right of these dowels, there are two metal clips on the mating surface on each side. Should I leave those? Will it interfere with the sealing surface WITHOUT using the gaskets? I circled them in yellow, in case you're wondering what in the world I'm talking about (which I'm sure you are!). I'm also wondering if there's a way to delete a thread once I get my question answered, I feel stupid asking these questions! I just want to make sure it gets done PROPERLY this time, instead of trying to rush through it like last time!!