Glass - body side - hard back (page 3 of 3)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Freelander Workshop Manual
- Year
- 1998–2000
- Section
- Hood
BodyGlass - body side - hard back · page 3 of 3
- Repair any damaged paintwork as necessary.
- Apply bonding agent to glass and allow to cure.
- Apply activator over old sealer on frame.
- Allow activator to cure.
- Apply primer to frame.
- Fit pre-cut nozzle to sealer cartridge, remove lid and shake out crystals, and install in applicator gun.
NOTE: Nozzle will need modification to achieve required bead section.
- Apply a continuous bead of sealer around edge of frame as shown. Make bead slightly thicker at each corner.
- Check for breaks and air bubbles in sealer.
- Position glass to body and align to reference tape.
- Lightly press glass to fully seat sealer.
- Secure glass with tape until sealer has cured.
- Remove protective covers and tape.
- Test seal for leaks, apply additional sealer if necessary. If water is used, allow sealer to dry before testing. Spray water around glass and check for leaks. Dry affected area and apply additional sealer if necessary.
- Position headlining and locate hardback seal.
- Secure headlining with Torx screws.
- Position catches, fit Torx screws and tighten to 10 Nm.
- Fit ’E post finishers, engage in clips and secure with screws.
- Fit Hard-back. See Owner’s Handbook.
Parts & tools for this job For 1998 Land Rover Freelander
- TOOLTrim removal tool kitSearch: trim removal tool kit
- PARTTouch-up paintSearch: Land Rover touch up paint
- PARTPanel clip assortmentSearch: Land Rover panel clips assortment
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