Removing Gen 2 Valve cover?

[PoR2GeEzCamry]

I am looking to remove the valve cover off my 3sfe, but there are no bolts or anything revealed. Where are these bolts located to reove the valve cover? How many are there? Also, im looking to paint my valve cover blue to match my car. Does anyones have any pictures of this done to a 3sfe? Also, could anyone tell me how to go about painting the valve cover properly? Like what grit sand paper should i use to prepare the area etc? And what things should i cover off to make sure they arent ruined by the paint? thanks

[Tommy]

cover is held on by the spark plug nuts, pull the plug wires out, and the big ass bolts around the spark plug tubes are holding the cover on.

[atobe]

you'll need a 30mm socket to get those off. i just did it a few months ago to replace the gasket cause it was leaking. i dunno about painting it....but any high temp paints will do i suppose

[97camryman]

The bolts are under the spark plug boots. You need a big socket to remove the four valve cover nuts. Then you need to replace the gasket on reinstallation. Sand it down with 600 grit after washing and degreasing it. then work down to 1000 grit. Mask off areas not to be painted. Clean the surface with isopropyl alcohol and degreaser. Throw a can of high temp (500 degree) paint in a bucket of steaming water. This will heat the cans contents and raise the internal pressure which results in greater atomization at the nozzle and less chance of blockage. When the can is warmed, pull it out shake for two min and lightly mist the paint on. Start spraying from about 6 inches to the side of the work and bring the spray fan evenly across the peice and go all the way off the edge. Spray from 18-24 inches away. Do very thin coats. Spray 6-7 thin coats and the paint will not run and it will look great. Pick a day when humidity is low as possible. Heating the valve cover beforehand to about 130 degrees will dry each coat on contact and prevent runs. After the color is done, repeat the procedure with high temp (500 degree) clearcoat. Shake the can after every stroke. Let it dry 24 hours or more. After it is fully cured you can use polish on it to bring it up to the same shine as the paint on a new car. 90% of this project is prep work. Thin coats!!! Dont rush!!!