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

Bonnet locking platform

Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander Body Repair Manual
Year
1998 on
Section
Repairs › Bonnet locking platform
Panel repairsBonnet locking platform

BONNET LOCKING PLATFORM

Remove

  1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
  2. Disconnect alternator. See ELECTRICAL, Repairs.
  3. Disconnect all ECUs.
  4. Remove front bumper valance. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
  5. Remove radiator. See COOLING SYSTEM, Repairs.
  6. Remove both headlamp assemblies. See ELECTRICAL, Repairs.
  7. Remove horn. See ELECTRICAL, Repairs.
  8. Remove battery. See ELECTRICAL, Repairs.
  9. Remove air intake hose.
  10. Remove bonnet lock.
  11. Support bonnet in open position.
  12. Remove bonnet stay.

Repair

  1. Remove existing panel(s), prepare panel joint faces and install new panel(s) in accordance with Panel Replacement Procedure.
Repair – Remove existing panel(s), prepare panel joint faces and install new panel(s) in accordance

Refit

  1. Fit bonnet stay.
  2. Fit bonnet lock.
  3. Fit air intake hose.
  4. Fit battery. Do not connect earth lead. See ELECTRICAL, Repairs.
  5. Fit horn. See ELECTRICAL, Repairs.
  6. Fit both headlamp assemblies. See ELECTRICAL, Repairs.
  7. Fit radiator. See COOLING SYSTEM, Repairs.
  8. Fit front bumper valance. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
  9. Connect all ECUs.
  10. Connect alternator. See ELECTRICAL, Repairs.
  11. Connect battery earth lead.

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