Freelander Service Procedures
PANEL REPAIRS
REPAIRS 77-2-45
'B/C' post reinforcement - 3 door
In this procedure, the rear outer body side panel and
the rear quarter front lower reinforcement are
replaced in conjunction with the 'B/C' post
reinforcement.
Remove
1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
2. Disconnect alternator.
3. Disconnect all ECUs.
4. Remove road wheel(s).
5. Remove rear wheel arch extension.
Wheelarch extension - rear wing part.
6. Remove rear wheel arch liner.
7. Remove front seat belt.
Automatic belt assembly - front - 3 door.
8. Remove front door striker from 'B/C' post.
9. Remove rear seat.
SEATS, REPAIRS, Rear seat - LH.
SEATS, REPAIRS, Rear seat - RH.
10. Remove rear body side casing.
REPAIRS, Trim casing - body side - rear - 3
door.
11. Remove treadplate from side door aperture.
12. Remove side door aperture seal.
13. Release carpet from inner sill and position
aside.
14. Remove rear quarter vent and seal.
Body quarter vent assembly - 3 door.
15. Remove rear roof panel finisher.
16. Remove headlining.
17. Release vehicle harness from inner sill and
position aside.
Repair
1. Remove existing panel(s), prepare panel joint
faces and install new panel(s) in accordance
with Panel Replacement Procedure. Punch or
drill holes in new panel for plug welding as
shown.