Hi Nulu,
Yes I moved the crank while the tensioner was out. I had the crank set 1 rev off and couldn't move the silver arm enough to install the new tensioner.
I have rotated the engine by hand and there is no binding (yet).
Removing the valve cover seems straight forward... except for the attachments on the rear of the cover.
Intake manifold is removed.
Disconnect the fuel manifold at the 19mm collar nut
Remove ignition coils
Disconnect all electrical connectors.
Remove all screws from top of cover.
Remove screws from front of chain cover.
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Looks like (at least) 2 screws attaching a round shaped component at the rear of the cover between the cover and the firewall. I don't know if that component will come along with the valve cover, or should the component(s) be removed before attempting to remove the valve cover?

Thanks for you time and knowledge.

Alex