I took the entire valce cover off to do it. I dont think you do it any other way. My timing belt cover is on the counter of kitchen fresh out the dishwasher. i was going to put it back on but i like the looks of it off.

95 Tour ATX Zetec EGR Block OFF Polished TB Polishe Vavle cover Energy suspension Greaseable sway bar bushings Front and rear Red interior lights 1/2 done Home made short ram intake Custom Grills Watch this space grow