2001 LAND ROVER FREELANDER Workshop Manual

PANEL REPAIRS
77-2-22 PROCEDURES
5.Apply adhesive sealant to panel joint surfaces.
Offer up and align
1.Offer up new panel and align with associated
panels. Clamp into position using welding
clamps or Mole grips. Where a joggle or brace
joint is being adopted, make a set in the original
panel joint edge or insert a brace behind the
joint.
NOTE: In cases where access for welding
clamps is difficult, it may be necessary to use
tack welds.Welding
1.Select arms for resistance spot welding and
shape electrode tips using a tip trimmer. Tips
should be dressed so the diameter is equal to
twice the thickness of the metal to be welded
plus 3.0 mm (0.118 ins).
CAUTION: Use arms not exceeding 300 mm
(11.811ins) in length.
NOTE: To maintain weld efficiency, the tips will
require regular cleaning and dressing.
2.Fit resistance spot welding arms and test
equipment for satisfactory operation, using test
coupons. Where monitoring equipment is not
available, verify weld strength by checking that
metal around the weld puddle pulls apart under
tension during pulling.

PANEL REPAIRS
PROCEDURES 77-2-23
3.Use a resistance spot welder where access
permits. Try to ensure weld quality by using a
welding monitor where possible.
4.MIG tack weld butt joints and re-check
alignment and panel contours where
necessary. Ensure that a gap is maintained to
minimise welding distortion, by inserting a
hacksaw blade as an approximate guide.5.Dress MIG tack welds using a sander with 36
grit disc, or a belt-type sander where access is
limited.
6.MIG seam weld butt joints.

PANEL REPAIRS
77-2-24 PROCEDURES
7.Always use MIG plug welds where excessive
metal thickness or limited access make
resistance spot welding impractical. Make plug
welds either by using holes left by the spot weld
cutter, or through holes punched and drilled for
the purpose, approximately 8mm (0.134 ins)
diameter.
8.Dress all welds using either a sander with 36
grit disc, or a belt-type sander and/or wire
brush. When dressing welds ensure an area as
small as possible is removed to protect the zinc
coating.

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
77-2-28 REPAIRS
Headlamp mounting panel
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 headlamp assembly.

+ LIGHTING, REPAIRS, Headlamp
assembly - up to 04MY.
8.Release wiring to headlamp and position aside.
9. LH side: Remove front bumper LH support
bracket.
10. LH side: Remove battery.

+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Battery.
11. LH side: Remove horn.

+ SECURITY, REPAIRS, Horn.
12. LH side: Remove air intake hose.
13. RH side: Remove front bumper RH support
bracket.
14. RH side: Remove windscreen washer
reservoir.

+ WIPERS AND WASHERS, REPAIRS,
Reservoir - washer.
15. RH side: Remove PAS fluid cooler.

+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Oil cooler -
Td4 & K1.8 models.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.
Refit
1. LH side: Fit air intake hose.
2. LH side: Fit horn.
3. LH side: Fit battery. Do not connect earth lead.

+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Battery.
4. LH side: Fit front bumper LH support bracket.
5. RH side: Fit PAS fluid cooler.

+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Oil cooler -
Td4 & K1.8 models.
6. RH side: Fit windscreen washer reservoir.

+ WIPERS AND WASHERS, REPAIRS,
Reservoir - washer.
7. RH side: Fit front bumper LH support bracket.
8.Fit headlamp assembly.

+ LIGHTING, REPAIRS, Headlamp
assembly - up to 04MY.Secure headlamp
wiring.
9.Fit radiator.

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

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

PANEL REPAIRS
REPAIRS 77-2-29
Front lower crossmember
In this procedure, the crossmember gusset plates
are replaced in conjunction with the front lower
crossmember.
Remove
1.Disconnect battery earth lead.
2.Disconnect alternator.
3.Disconnect all ECUs.
4.Remove LH and RH engine bay shields.
5.Remove front bumper valance.

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

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

+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Oil cooler -
Td4 & K1.8 models.
9.Release wiring for LH and RH headlamps and
position aside.
Repair1.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. The front lower crossmember assembly
is only supplied with a limited amount of
spotwelds. Ensure that the correct amount of
plug welds are put onto the assembly as a
substitute for the spotwelds, see illustration
below.
Refit
1.Secure wiring to LH and RH headlamps.
2.Fit PAS fluid cooler.

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

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

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Bumper - assembly - front - up to 04MY.
6.Fit LH and RH engine bay shields.
7.Connect all ECUs.
8.Connect alternator.
9.Connect battery earth lead.