Freelander Service Procedures
PANEL REPAIRS
REPAIRS 77-2-29
Front lower crossmember
In this procedure, the crossmember gusset plates
are replaced in conjunction with the front lower
crossmember.
Remove
1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
2. Disconnect alternator.
3. Disconnect all ECUs.
4. Remove LH and RH engine bay shields.
5. Remove front bumper valance.
Bumper - assembly - front - up to 04MY.
6. Remove front bumper armature.
7. Remove radiator.
COOLING SYSTEM - K SERIES KV6,
8. Remove PAS fluid cooler.
STEERING, REPAIRS, Oil cooler -
9. Release wiring for LH and RH headlamps 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. The front lower crossmember assembly
is only supplied with a limited amount of
spotwelds. Ensure that the correct amount of
plug welds are put onto the assembly as a
substitute for the spotwelds, see illustration
below.
Refit
1. Secure wiring to LH and RH headlamps.
2. Fit PAS fluid cooler.
STEERING, REPAIRS, Oil cooler -
3. Fit radiator.
COOLING SYSTEM - K SERIES KV6,
4. Fit front bumper armature.
5. Fit front bumper valance.
Bumper - assembly - front - up to 04MY.
6. Fit LH and RH engine bay shields.
7. Connect all ECUs.
8. Connect alternator.
9. Connect battery earth lead.