How do i change the oil filter in a 2006 range rover hse?

Answer 1

First things first, get a 10mm socket and driver. If you have the oil filter, I highly recommend getting a fitted filter socket adapter for it. Makes the job much easier. Also of note, I raised the HSE in order to make it easier to do the job. Ramps are fine, as is a lift. Also, I am assuming that the oil is already drained.

Then sit down in front of the HSE. Now following along the front skid plate, remove the 8 (i think 8) hex head bolts holding the skid plat in place. Now remove the 2 screws around the front tow hook platic cowl. Pulling back the plastic cowl areas to the left and right of this hook, you'll see 2 more hex head bolts, remove these as well. Now the skid plate should pull free easily.

Towards the front of the car, you will see the oil filter. It will be behind 2 oil cooler lines. Provided that the engine is cool, oil drained, you can squeeze your hands in here to fit a oil filter socket in and turn it loose. If not, use a normal oil filter wrench, but make sure it is one with a swivel handle. As you loosen, place a funnel above the cross member bar, otherwise, oil will drop down here an make a huge mess as it runs over both sides of the bar. Make sure the funnel is draining into your pan.

Then it's just a normal change. You will have to slide the hoses away as you replace and tighten the new filter.