Sun roof assembly - 3 door (page 2 of 2)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Freelander Workshop Manual
- Year
- 1998–2000
- Section
- Sunroof
BodySun roof assembly - 3 door · page 2 of 2
- Remove sun roof tray seal. See this section.
- Mask up roof and sun roof aperture.
- Cover interior trim with protective sheet.
- Make a cut through the sealer at the back of the sun roof, a 90° bend in the cutting tool will help.
CAUTION: Take care not to damage paint or roof aperture flange when cutting out sunroof.
- Using suitable cutting wire, cut through PU sealer securing sunroof to roof.
NOTE: Multi-strand cutting wire is advised, as a sawing action may be required on the corners. Single strand wire may overheat and break during sawing action.
- Remove section of sunroof.
Refit
- Clean surrounding area with solvent.
- Use a vacuum cleaner to clear away dust and debris.
- Cut sealer on roof flange down to a smooth even finish.
- Etch prime and paint any damaged areas.
- Apply primer over etch primer on flange.
- Apply activator over old sealer on flange.
- Allow activator to cure.
- Fit pre-cut nozzle to sealer cartridge, remove lid and shake out crystals, install in applicator gun.
NOTE: Modify nozzle as required.
- Apply a continuous bead of sealer around roof flange as shown. Make bead slightly thicker at the corners.
NOTE: Sealer bead should be 8 mm by 8 mm.
- Check for breaks and air bubbles in the sealer.
- With assistance position sunroof and align to roof aperture.
- Fit sun roof tray seal. See this section.
- Position sunroof clamping plates, fit and tighten screws.
- Connect drain tubes and secure with NEW cable ties.
- Remove body and trim protection.
- Position wind deflectors, fit and tighten screws.
- Fit ’T’ bar and glass panels.
- Fit headlining. See Interior trim components.
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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