2001 LAND ROVER FREELANDER bonnet

BODY DIMENSIONS
77-1-18 BODY GAPS AND PROFILES
Section Gap Description Dimension
D-D d Headlamp to wing 3.0 (0.118)
E-E e Bonnet to wing 6.0 (0.236)
F-F f Rear edge bonnet to wing 6.0 (0.236)
G-G g Wing to front door 5.0 (0.196)
H-H, J-J h Front door frame to body 5.0 (0.196)
K-K, L-L k Front door to rear door 5.0 (0.196)
M-M m Bottom of door to sill 6.0 (0.236)
N-N, P-P n Rear door to body 5.0 (0.196)

PANEL REPAIRS
BODY REPAIRS 77-2-1
PANEL REPAIRS
General
Body shells are of monocoque construction. Front and rear sections of the shell are designed as 'energy absorbing'
zones. This means they are designed to deform progressively when subjected to impact in order to minimise the
likelihood of injury to vehicle occupants.
It is essential that design dimensions and strength are restored in accident rectification. It is important that neither
structural weakness nor excessive local stiffness are introduced into the vehicle during body repair.
Repairs usually involve a combination of operations ranging from straightening procedures to renewal of individual
panels or panel assemblies. The repairer will determine the repair method and this decision will take into account a
balance of economics between labour and material costs and the availability of repair facilities in both equipment and
skills. It may also involve considerations of the vehicles' downtime, replacement vehicle availability and repair turn-
around time.
It is expected that a repairer will select the best and most economic repair method possible, making use of the facilities
available. The instructions given are intended to assist a skilled body repairer by expanding approved procedures for
panel replacement. The objective is to restore the vehicle to a safe running condition by carrying out a repair which is
as close as is feasible to original standard. The results should not advertise to the experienced eye that the vehicle
has been damaged, although the repair might not be identical in all respects to the original factory build. Commercial
bodyshop repair facilities cannot always duplicate methods of construction used during production.
Operations covered in this Manual do not include reference to testing the vehicle after repair. It is essential that work
is inspected and suspension geometry checked after completion. Where necessary a road test of the vehicle should
be carried out, particularly where safety-related items are concerned.
Where major units have been disconnected or removed it is necessary to ensure that fluid levels are checked and
topped up where necessary. It is also necessary to ensure that the repaired vehicle is in a roadworthy condition in
respect of tyre pressures, lights, washer fluid etc.
Body repairs often involve the removal of mechanical and electrical units and associated wiring. Where necessary,
refer to the relevant section of the Workshop Manual for removal and refitting instructions.
Body components
Taking into consideration the differences in body styles, suspension systems and engine and transmission layouts,
the location of the following components as applicable to a particular vehicle is critical:
lFront suspension upper damper mountings.
lFront suspension or sub frame mountings.
lRear suspension upper damper mountings.
lRear suspension mountings or lower pivots.
Additional points which can be used to check alignment and assembly are:
lInner holes in crossmember - side - main floor.
lHoles in front longitudinals.
lHoles in side members.
lHoles in rear longitudinals.
lHoles in rear lower panels or extension rear floor.
Apertures for windscreen, backlight, bonnet and doors can be measured and checked using the dimensional
information provided and also by offering up an undamaged component as a gauge.
Straightening
Whenever possible, structural members should be cold straightened under tension. Do not attempt to straighten with
a single pull but rework the damaged area using a series of pulls, releasing tension between each stage and using
the opportunity to check alignment.

PANEL REPAIRS
REPLACEMENT PANELS 77-2-3
REPLACE ME NT PA NELS
Serviceable Panels
Front end panels
1Bonnet locking platform
2LH headlamp mounting panel
3Front lower crossmember assembly
4LH crossmember gusset plate
5RH crossmember gusset plate
6Front bulkhead assembly
7RH headlamp mounting panel
8Bonnet locking platform reinforcement

PANEL REPAIRS
REPAIRS 77-2-25
REPAIRS
Front bulkhead assembly
In this procedure, the crossmember gusset plates
are replaced in conjunction with the front bulkhead
assembly.
Remove
1.Disconnect battery earth lead.
2.Disconnect alternator.
3.Disconnect all ECUs.
4.Remove front bumper valance.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Bumper - assembly - front - up to 04MY.
5.Remove front bumper armature.
6.Remove radiator.

+ COOLING SYSTEM - K SERIES KV6,
REPAIRS, Radiator assembly.
7.Remove PAS fluid cooler.

+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Oil cooler -
Td4 & K1.8 models.
8.Remove LH and RH headlamps.

+ LIGHTING, REPAIRS, Headlamp
assembly - up to 04MY.
9.Release wiring to headlamps and position
aside.
10.Remove LH and RH engine bay shields.
11.Remove bumper valance LH and RH
attachment brackets.
12.Remove battery.

+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Battery.
13.Remove air intake hose.
14.Remove horn.

+ SECURITY, REPAIRS, Horn.
15.Remove windscreen washer reservoir.

+ WIPERS AND WASHERS, REPAIRS,
Reservoir - washer.
16.Remove bonnet lock.
17.Support bonnet in open position.
18.Remove bonnet stay. Repair
1.Remove existing panel(s), prepare panel joint
faces and install new panel(s) in accordance
with Panel Replacement Procedure. Punch or
drill holes in new panel for plug welding as
shown.

PANEL REPAIRS
77-2-26 REPAIRS
Refit
1.Fit bonnet stay.
2.Fit bonnet lock.
3.Fit windscreen washer reservoir.

+ WIPERS AND WASHERS, REPAIRS,
Reservoir - washer.
4.Fit horn.

+ SECURITY, REPAIRS, Horn.
5.Fit air intake hose.
6.Fit battery. Do not connect earth lead.

+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Battery.
7.Fit bumper valance LH and RH attachment
brackets.
8.Fit LH and RH engine bay shields.
9.Fit LH and RH headlamps.

+ LIGHTING, REPAIRS, Headlamp
assembly - up to 04MY. Secure headlamps
wiring.
10.Fit PAS fluid cooler.

+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Oil cooler -
Td4 & K1.8 models.
11.Fit radiator.

+ COOLING SYSTEM - K SERIES KV6,
REPAIRS, Radiator assembly.
12.Fit front bumper armature.
13.Fit front bumper valance.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Bumper - assembly - front - up to 04MY.
14.Connect all ECUs.
15.Connect alternator.
16.Connect battery earth lead.

PANEL REPAIRS
REPAIRS 77-2-27
Bonnet locking platform
In this procedure the bonnet locking platform
reinforcement is also replaced in conjunction with the
bonnet locking platform.
Remove
1.Disconnect battery earth lead.
2.Disconnect alternator.
3.Disconnect all ECUs.
4.Remove front bumper valance.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Bumper - assembly - front - up to 04MY.
5.Remove radiator.

+ COOLING SYSTEM - K SERIES KV6,
REPAIRS, Radiator assembly.
6.Remove both headlamp assemblies.

+ LIGHTING, REPAIRS, Headlamp
assembly - up to 04MY.
7.Remove horn.

+ SECURITY, REPAIRS, Horn.
8.Remove battery.

+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Battery.
9.Remove air intake hose.
10.Remove bonnet lock.
11.Support bonnet in open position.
12.Remove bonnet stay.
Repair
1.Remove existing panel(s), prepare panel joint
faces and install new panel(s) in accordance
with Panel Replacement Procedure. Refit
1.Fit bonnet stay.
2.Fit bonnet lock.
3.Fit air intake hose.
4.Fit battery. Do not connect earth lead.

+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Battery.
5.Fit horn.

+ SECURITY, REPAIRS, Horn.
6.Fit both headlamp assemblies.

+ LIGHTING, REPAIRS, Headlamp
assembly - up to 04MY.
7.Fit radiator.

+ COOLING SYSTEM - K SERIES KV6,
REPAIRS, Radiator assembly.
8.Fit front bumper valance.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Bumper - assembly - front - up to 04MY.
9.Connect all ECUs.
10.Connect alternator.
11.Connect battery earth lead.

PANEL REPAIRS
TIMES 77-2-63
TIME S
TIME SCHEDULES
The following information shows the total time taken to replace single panels and complete assemblies. This time
includes removal of Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET) items, plus paint times based on Metallic Clear Over Base
Paint.
The times shown were generated by Thatcham (the Motor Insurance Repair and Research Centre) and are to be used
as a guide only.
Panel/assembly panel replacement times 5 Door
Panel Description Total time
Body side LH 29.4
Body side RH 31.5
Bonnet 7.2
Bonnet locking platform 7.0
Door front - each 8.4
Door rear - each 8.1
Door skin front - each 12.2
Door skin rear - each 11.2
Front bulkhead assembly 12.7
Front lower crossmember 8.5
Headlamp mounting panel 6.4
Rear floor crossmember assembly 9.5
Roof assembly 23.5
Bodyside lower outer LH 16.8
Bodyside lower outer RH 16.9
Taildoor 9.0
Wing6.9
Bodyside rear outer LH 19.3
Bodyside rear outer RH 21.5

PANEL REPAIRS
77-2-64 TIMES
Combination panel replacement times
The following panel combination times show the total time to remove/refit body panels, MET items and any paint
processes.
5 Door - Front end combination panel times
Panel Description Total Time
Bonnet locking platform
Bumper front
Headlamp mounting panel
Wing
15.3
Bumper front
Front Panel assembly
Wing RH & LH
20.6
Bonnet locking platform
Bumper front
Sidemember closing panel
Sidemember front section
Front crossmember lower
Headlamp mounting panel
Wing
Valance upper assembly section
Valance outer reinforcement section
35.7 LH
37.9 RH
Bumper front
Sidemember closing panel LH front
Sidemember closing panel RH front
Sidemember complete assembly LH
Sidemember complete assembly RH
Front bulkhead assembly
Wing LH & RH
Valance upper assembly LH & RH
Valance outer reinforcement section LH & RH
49.1
Bonnet locking platform
Bumper front
Sidemember closing panel section
Sidemember front section
Front crossmember lower
Headlamp mounting panel
Valance front section
Wing
Valance upper assembly section
Valance outer reinforcement section
27.1 LH
27.7 RH