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Land Rover Freelander Body Repair Manual (1998 on)06 · Panel repairs
06 · General

Prepare old surfaces (Panel repairs)

Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander Body Repair Manual
Year
1998 on
Section
Procedures › Prepare old surfaces
Panel repairsPrepare old surfaces
Diagram
  1. Cut away the bulk of the panel as necessary using an air saw.

NOTE: On certain panel joints MIG welds and braze should be removed using a sander where possible, before cutting out the panel bulk.

Cut away the bulk of the panel as necessary using an air saw.
  1. Separate spot welded joints and remove panel remnants using hammer, bolster chisel and pincers.

Prepare old surfaces

  1. Remove any remaining sealant using a hot air gun to minimise the risk of toxic fumes caused by heat generated during welding.

CAUTION: CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILD-UP WHEN USING THE HOT AIR GUN.

Prepare old surfaces – Remove any remaining sealant using a hot air gun to minimise the risk of toxic fumes cause
  1. Clean all panel joint edges to a bright smooth finish, using a belt-type sander.

NOTE: As an alternative, a disc sander may be used.

Prepare old surfaces – Clean all panel joint edges to a bright smooth finish, using a belt-type sander.
  1. Straighten existing panel joint edges using shaping block and hammer.

Parts & tools for this job For 1998 Land Rover Freelander

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