The oil filter hoses are not really a problem as can be seen in the picture. The real problem are the power steering hoses and the hoses running to and from the aux coolant pump. Taking the PS and coolant hoses off would also work but I did not feel like draining my cooling system again, nor did I feel much like opening my PS circuit. Working through the headlight opening is a bit easier and taking the bumper cover and headlight off was 20 minutes tops.

I guess everyone has their own preferred method. Last time I took the ABS module off, the front of the car was completely disassembled and the engine was out. That seemed a bit much for the problem at hand this time :-)

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2003 4.4i black ext./black int./black headliner (kid's runabout)
2014 535d X-drive, M package, silver/black interior

Sold but not forgotten:
2009 E70 35d, black ext./black int./black headliner (sold 2021)
2006 4.8iS Le Mans blue/cream int./black headliner, SOLD in 2012 sadly...

Other hardware:
2015 Cayenne S (wife's new DD and definitely wroooommmmm)
2016 Tundra 1794 edition crew cab, luxo hauler
2005 Tundra crew cab, weekend hauler. Sold after 150k very happy miles.