2001 LAND ROVER FREELANDER Workshop Manual

MAINTENANCE
10-6 MAINTENANCE
Alarm Handset Battery
Replace
1.Insert the blade of a small, flat bladed
screwdriver into the slot at the keyring end of
the handset and carefully prise the two halves
of the handset apart.
2.Slide the battery out of the clip taking care not
to touch the circuit board or the battery
contacts.
3.Press and hold each button in turn for at least 5
seconds to drain any residual power from the
handset.
4.Fit the replacement battery (Land Rover
STC4080 or Panasonic CR2032) ensuring the
correct polarity is maintained (+) side facing
upwards. Avoid touching the flat surfaces of the
battery.
5.Press the 2 halves of the handset together,
making sure the two halves click into place
correctly.
6.Check the operation of the handset.
Road Wheels
Remove
1.Loosen wheel nuts. Raise vehicle for wheel
free condition and remove the wheel nuts.
2.Mark the wheel to stud relationship to ensure
that the wheels are refitted in the same
orientation.
Refit
1.Apply a thin coat of anti-seize compound to
wheel hub centre.
2.Refit wheels to original hub position.
NOTE: When refitting road wheel nuts, do not
overtighten using powered tools. Ensure the
wheel nuts are correctly torqued in the correct
sequence.
3.Tighten wheel nuts to 115 Nm (85 lbf.ft).

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE 10-7
Tyres
Check
1.Check for any apparent damage to tyres,
paying particular attention to side walls.
2.Look at tyre treads and check for any unusual
wear patterns which may indicate out of
specification adjustment of steering or
suspension.
NOTE: Any adjustments to steering or
suspension will be subject to additional labour
and/or material cost and should not be carried
out without the authorisation of the customer.
3.Measure the tread depth across the width of the
tyre and around the circumference. Annotate
the maintenance check sheet with the lowest
figure obtained from each tyre.
NOTE: Any requirement to replace tyres should
be advised to the customer before any remedial
work is carried out. This will be subject to
additional labour and/or material cost and
should not be carried out without the
authorisation of the customer.
CAUTION: If new tyres are to be fitted,
ensure that they are fitted to the rear axle
only or to both front and rear axles. DO NOT
fit new tyres to front axle only.
Brake Pads and Calipers
Brake Pads
1.With front road wheels removed, check brake
pad thickness and ensure that both pads are
wearing evenly.
2.Check brake discs for signs of cracking,
excessive scoring or oil contamination.
NOTE: Any requirement to replace brake pads
or brake discs should be advised to the
customer as this will be subject to additional
labour and/or material cost and should not be
carried out without the authorisation of the
customer.
3.Check for any signs of brake fluid leakage from
caliper seals, hoses or unions.
4.Using brake cleaner, remove excessive
deposits of brake dust from pads, calipers and
disc shields.

MAINTENANCE
10-8 MAINTENANCE
Brake Shoes
1.With the vehicle at a convenient working height,
remove the rubber plugs from the rear of the
back plate.
2.Using a lamp, inspect thickness of rear brake
shoes.
NOTE: Any requirement to replace brake shoes
should be advised to the customer as this will
be subject to additional labour and/or material
cost and should not be carried out without the
authorisation of the customer.
3.Check for any signs of brake fluid
contamination on brake shoes, or evidence of
brake fluid leakage from drum/backplate.
4.Ensure that rubber plug is correctly fitted into
back plate upon completion of check.Brake Drums
1.With vehicle at a convenient working height and
the wheels removed, remove the rear brake
drums.

+ BRAKES, REPAIRS, Drum - rear.
2.Check brake shoe thickness, and condition of
brake shoes for any evidence of contamination
from brake fluid.
3.Check brake drum for signs of cracking,
excessive scoring or oil contamination.
NOTE: Any requirements to replace brake
shoes, wheel cylinders or brake drums should
be advised to the customer as this will be
subject to additional labour and/or material cost
and should not be carried out without the
authorisation of the customer.
4.Using brake cleaner, remove excessive
deposits of brake dust from drums, shoes and
back plate.
5.Refit drums.

+ BRAKES, REPAIRS, Drum - rear.

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE 10-9
Brake Fluid
Replace
1.Replace brake fluid.

+ BRAKES, ADJUSTMENTS, Brake
bleed.
Road Wheel Speed Sensors
Inspect
Front wheel
1.Check harness is correctly routed and secured.
Ensure harness shows no sign of damage or
chafing.
2.Check speed sensor is fully inserted to the
correct position. Check reluctor ring condition
and ensure it is free from debris.
Rear wheel
3.Check harness is correctly routed and secured.
Ensure harness shows no sign of damage or
chafing.
4.Check speed sensor is fully inserted to the
correct position. Check reluctor ring condition
and ensure it is free from debris.

MAINTENANCE
10-10 MAINTENANCE
Fuel Filter - Petrol
Replace
1.Renew fuel filter.

+ FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM -
PETROL, REPAIRS, Filter - main.
Fuel Filter - Diesel
Replace
1.Replace fuel filter element.

+ FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM - DIESEL,
REPAIRS, Filter - main - up to 03MY.
Fuel Pump and Filter assembly - Diesel -
03 Model Year onwards
Remove
1.Remove fuel pump and filter assembly.

+ FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM - DIESEL,
REPAIRS, Pump and filter assembly - from
03MY.
2.Remove all traces of dirt from fuel pump and
filter assembly.
WARNING: Suitable eye protection must be
worn.
Refit
1.Fit fuel pump and filter assembly.

+ FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM - DIESEL,
REPAIRS, Pump and filter assembly - from
03MY.
Fuel Sedimenter - Diesel - 03 Model Year
onwards
Drain
1.Position suitable container beneath
sedimenter.
2.Loosen but do not remove sedimenter drain
plug.
WARNING: Suitable hand protection must
be worn.
3.Allow sedimenter to drain until fuel, free from
water, flows from drain hole.
4.Tighten sedimenter drain plug.

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE 10-11
Door Locks, Hinges, Check Straps and
Bonnet Catch
Check
1.Check operation of each door, door lock,
bonnet catch and fuel filler flap.Lubricate Front and Rear Doors
1.Open each door in turn and lubricate door
hinges and check strap using recommended
lubricant.

+ CAPACITIES, FLUIDS,
LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS,
Lubrication.
2.Lubricate door lock, striker and private lock
using PTFE lubricant. Remove excessive
lubricant, particularly from door striker area, to
avoid customer complaint.
3.Check tightness of accessible door lock and
striker fixings.
4.Open and close door to check for smooth,
noise-free operation. Ensure door closes
securely.
5.Check for smooth operation of private lock.
Lubricate Tail Door
1.Open tail door and lubricate hinges using
recommended lubricant.

+ CAPACITIES, FLUIDS,
LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS,
Lubrication.
2.Grease tail door check slide.
3.Lubricate rear door lock and striker using PTFE
lubricant. Remove excessive lubricant to avoid
customer complaint, particularly from door
striker area.
4.Check tightness of accessible tail door lock and
striker fixings.
Lubricate Bonnet
1.With bonnet open, lubricate hinges, striker, lock
and safety catch using a suitable lubricant.

+ CAPACITIES, FLUIDS,
LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS,
Lubrication.
Sunroof Guide Rails, Slides and Seal
1.With sunroof open, lubricate accessible guide
rails, slides and seals. Remove any excess
lubricant to avoid contaminating roof lining and
trim.
2.Ensure sunroof closes correctly.
Sunroof Drain Tubes and Channels
1.Remove any debris from sunroof tray.
2.Ensure that all accessible sunroof drain tubes
are clear using a low pressure air line.

MAINTENANCE
10-12 MAINTENANCE
Anti-freeze
Replace
1.Replace anti-freeze.

+ COOLING SYSTEM - Td4,
ADJUSTMENTS, Coolant - drain and refill.

+ COOLING SYSTEM - K SERIES KV6,
ADJUSTMENTS, Coolant - drain and refill.

+ COOLING SYSTEM - K SERIES 1.8,
ADJUSTMENTS, Coolant - drain & refill.
Cooling System and Intercooler
Check
1.Check for any obstructions in the radiator
matrix and remove debris as necessary.
2.Check condition of all coolant hoses. Check for
any signs of leakage or chafing.
3.Check tightness of accessible hose clips.
4.Check for any obstructions in the intercooler
matrix and remove debris as necessary (diesel
only).
5.Check intercooler hoses for security and
condition.
6.Check security of radiator and intercooler
mountings.
Coolant Level
1.Check coolant level and top up if necessary.

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE 10-13
Vent filter - turbocharger boost control
solenoid valve - Td4
Replace
1.Replace turbocharger solenoid valve vent filter.

+ FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM - DIESEL,
REPAIRS, Vent filter - turbocharger boost
control solenoid valve - Td4.
Spark Plugs – K1.8
Check & Renew
1.Check spark plugs condition and gap. Renew if
necessary.

+ ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM -
MEMS, REPAIRS, Spark plugs.
Spark Plugs – KV6
Check & Renew
1.Check spark plugs condition and gap. Renew if
necessary.

+ ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM -
SIEMENS, REPAIRS, Spark plugs - up to
03MY.
Air Cleaner – Petrol Models
Replace
1.Replace air cleaner element.

+ FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM -
PETROL, REPAIRS, Element - air cleaner -
KV6.
Clean
1.Clean the drain hole in filter casing.