Freelander Service Procedures
PANEL REPAIRS
REPAIRS 77-2-55
Inner 'e' post - 3 door
In this procedure, the rear outer body side panel and
the rear body side reinforcement assembly is
replaced in conjunction with the inner 'E' post
assembly.
Remove
1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
2. Disconnect alternator.
3. Disconnect all ECUs.
4. Remove road wheel(s).
5. Remove rear bumper valance.
Bumper valance - rear - up to 04MY.
6. Remove rear wheel arch liner.
7. Remove tail lamp.
8. Remove soft/hard top.
9. Remove tail door aperture seal.
10. Remove rear quarter lower casing.
REPAIRS, Trim casing - rear quarter - lower
- 3 door.
11. Remove loadspace carpet.
REPAIRS, Carpet - luggage compartment.
12. Release vehicle harness from 'E' post and
position aside.
13. LH side: Remove tail door striker.
14. RH side: Remove tail door.
assembly - remove for access & refit.
15. RH side: Remove fuel filler neck.
16. RH side: Remove fuel tank.
PETROL, REPAIRS, Tank - Non NAS.
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.