Stuck Valve cover gasket

[rocky79]

I have been trying to remove the valve cover gasket after I unbolted all the aluminum screws, it still seems to be stuck in place.
Does the the ground stud have to be removed? (below).
There are two and it looks like they require a deep socket which I need to buy.

[StickMon]

Trying to remove the head cover?
Don't those coils have to come out first?

I've only taken apart the S54, but this makes it look like the coils have to come out, along with the wiring to the ground studs.

[rocky79]

Originally Posted by StickMon

Trying to remove the head cover?
Don't those coils have to come out first?

I've only taken apart the S54, but this makes it look like the coils have to come out, along with the wiring to the ground studs.

That's right, I have taken them all out. The only thing holding the cover in place is the gasket. I am afraid to pry it as it might damage the plastic. Maybe appplying heat to the cover?

Btw, the ground studs required a 10mm deep sockets to come out.

[Clearancediver]

Did my gasket a few months ago. Had to remove those two bolts to remove cover. It's not just the gasket stopping you from removing the valve cover......

[rocky79]

Originally Posted by Clearancediver

Did my gasket a few months ago. Had to remove those two bolts to remove cover. It's not just the gasket stopping you from removing the valve cover......

Oh sure, I realized that these had to be removed.

While removing the injectors wire-harness, I found oil inside the connectors
Did the oil leak come from the injectors up to the connector? What cause is it?