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Land Rover Freelander Workshop Manual (1998-2000)24 · Body
24 · Body & interior

Glass - body side - hard back (page 2 of 3)

Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander Workshop Manual
Year
1998–2000
Section
Hood
BodyGlass - body side - hard back · page 2 of 3
Diagram
  1. Make knife cut in sealant at bottom of ’E’ post.
  2. Insert cutting wire through previously made knife cut and fit handles as shown, with approximately 200 mm of wire between handles.
  3. With assistance, wedge tube of handle A between glass and body, ahead of cutting position, and carefully cut sealer using a continuous pull on handle B from the outside. Ensure that glass is retained as last sealant is cut.

NOTE: If multi-strand cutting wire is used, a sawing action can be used to cut through heavy sealant deposits around corners.

CAUTION: Use of a sawing action may overheat and break single strand wire.

  1. Attach suction cup and remove glass body.

CAUTION: Lay glass on felt covered supports. Do not stand on edge. Any chipping of glass edge may develop into cracks.

Refit

Attach suction cup and remove glass body.
  1. Carefully remove excess sealer from body leaving a smooth surface.
  2. Use a vacuum cleaner to clear away any waste.
  3. Original glass: Carefully cut back old sealant to obtain a smooth surface without damaging obscuration band on glass.
  4. With assistance, locate glass to body.
  5. Apply masking tape reference marks to aid fitment.
  6. Remove glass and place aside.
  7. Clean frame and edge of glass with solvent.

CAUTION: Do not touch cleaned or primed surfaces with fingers.

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