How to replace Engine Valve Cover Gasket for X5 4.4?

[amacman]

I am adding this you tube link showing how to just pull off the wiring box without the need to remove those retaining clips .
BMW M62 Valley Pan Gasket Replacement - YouTube

[808russian808]

There is no need to take out each individual fastener on the fuel injectors! Just unscrew the 2 10mm bolts holding the junction box in place and pop it off all at once. It is easy to re-install that way to. Save yourself some headache!

[Multibeemer]

I wish I had known about this when I did my valve covers. I must have spent 8 hours wrestling with those wretched fuel injector retaining clips!

[steelheader]

Two years ago I did my timing chain guides and valve cover gaskets there leaking a little bit ,ive been messin with them injector clips and took a break and found this Iam going back and trying this right now .I hope it works!!!!!

[Multibeemer]

Good luck! Let us know how it goes. I'm in the exact same situation as you - doing this job "by the book" with the injector clip removal method is just sheer misery, so I'm anxious to see if the "easier" method really works.