Freelander Service Procedures
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
10-11
Door Locks, Hinges, Check Straps and
Bonnet Catch
Check
1. Check operation of each door, door lock,
bonnet catch and fuel filler flap.
Lubricate Front and Rear Doors
1. Open each door in turn and lubricate door
hinges and check strap using recommended
lubricant.
LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS,
Lubrication.
2. Lubricate door lock, striker and private lock
using PTFE lubricant. Remove excessive
lubricant, particularly from door striker area, to
avoid customer complaint.
3. Check tightness of accessible door lock and
striker fixings.
4. Open and close door to check for smooth,
noise-free operation. Ensure door closes
securely.
5. Check for smooth operation of private lock.
Lubricate Tail Door
1. Open tail door and lubricate hinges using
LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS,
Lubrication.
2. Grease tail door check slide.
3. Lubricate rear door lock and striker using PTFE
lubricant. Remove excessive lubricant to avoid
customer complaint, particularly from door
striker area.
4. Check tightness of accessible tail door lock and
striker fixings.
Lubricate Bonnet
1. With bonnet open, lubricate hinges, striker, lock
and safety catch using a suitable lubricant.
LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS,
Lubrication.
Sunroof Guide Rails, Slides and Seal
1. With sunroof open, lubricate accessible guide
rails, slides and seals. Remove any excess
lubricant to avoid contaminating roof lining and
trim.
2. Ensure sunroof closes correctly.
Sunroof Drain Tubes and Channels
1. Remove any debris from sunroof tray.
2. Ensure that all accessible sunroof drain tubes
are clear using a low pressure air line.