Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Land Rover
01 Introduction02 General information03 Information04 Maintenance05 Engine - K Series06 Engine - L Series07 Emission control08 Engine management system - MEMS09 Engine management system - EDC10 Fuel delivery system11 Cooling system - K Series12 Cooling system - L Series13 Manifold & exhaust systems14 Clutch15 Manual gearbox - PG116 Transfer box - IRD17 Drive shafts18 Rear axle and final drive19 Steering20 Front suspension21 Rear suspension22 Brakes23 Restraint systems24 Body25 Heating & ventilation26 Air conditioning27 Wipers & washers28 Electrical29 Instruments
Land Rover Freelander Workshop Manual (1998-2000)23 · Restraint systems
23 · Body & interior

All models

Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander Workshop Manual
Year
1998–2000
Section
Repairs › All models
Restraint systemsAll models

All models

All models
  1. Remove scrivet from front of passenger side carpet retainer.
  2. Remove 5 Torx screws from carpet retainer.
  3. Remove carpet retainer.
All models – Remove carpet retainer.
  1. Remove 3 retainers securing carpet to bulkhead.
  2. Pull carpet back for access to DCU.
All models – Pull carpet back for access to DCU.
  1. Disconnect multiplug from DCU.
  2. Remove 3 bolts securing DCU.
  3. Release earth lead.
  4. Remove DCU.

Refit

  1. Fit DCU.
  2. Fit earth lead and tighten bolts to 9 Nm.

WARNING: The vehicle crash sensor is incorporated inside the DCU, it is imperative that bolts securing the DCU are tightened to their correct torque.

  1. Connect multiplug to DCU.
  2. Fit carpet and secure to bulkhead.
  3. Fit carpet retainer, fit and tighten Torx screws.
  4. Fit scrivet to front of carpet retainer.

Models with air conditioning fitted

  1. Fit air duct and pipe seal.
  2. Fit evaporator assembly to drain hose and air intake.
  3. Fit evaporator to studs and secure with nuts.
  4. Connect multiplugs to air conditioning switches.
  5. Fit NEW receiver drier. See AIR CONDITIONING, Repairs.

All models

  1. Fit heater assembly. See HEATING & VENTILATION, Repairs.
  2. Connect battery leads, earth lead last.

Parts & tools for this job For 1998 Land Rover Freelander

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