Geez, I had no idea it would be this bad, but I am SOOO close!!!
I resorted to these instructions:
http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/124059
As these instructions point out, the valve cover just doesn't seem to clear without removing the wiring box on top of the cover:
I'm on the passenger side of the M62 engine, and I've got all of these little clips off - except for the last one closest to the firewall:
I can't even SEE the retaining clip on that last fuel injector, much less access it!
Those of you who have done this procedure, please share any tips you have as to how to do this without removing the wiring box, or how you got that wiring box free of the last fuel injector closest to the firewall.
TIA!