P38 Plenum Air Intake Filter Replacement

Introduction

Removing Trim from "A" Pillar and Windshield
Removing the Plenum Cover
Renewing the Filter
 Reassembly
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Photo at right: Deformed and disintegrated filter on David Cairns's 1997 Range Rover



Introduction
On the 4.0/4.6 Range Rover, one of the annoying problems that happens after a few years is the disintegration and warping of the climte control air intake filter thatsits just behind the intake grill in aqt the rear end of the hood/bonnet in front of the windshield. This filter is annoyingly inaccessible, and it is not clear how to get it out.  David Cairns recently (January 2007) replaced this filter on his 1997 Range Rover, and kindly took the trouble to photograph and document the procedure,reproduced below, to make it easier for other owners to follow.


Removing "A" Pillar and Windshield Trim for Access

Removing the Plenum Cover

Renewing the Filter

Reassembly

Parts Information
The genuine plenum filter, part number BTR9548, is one of the less expensive Land Rover parts, and is available from The Rover Connection (usually the cheapest source of genuine parts) for $11. See photo at right, courtesy of The Rover Connection.


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