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Land Rover Freelander Body Repair Manual (1998 on)06 · Panel repairs
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Front valance assembly

Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander Body Repair Manual
Year
1998 on
Section
Repairs › Front valance assembly
Panel repairsFront valance assembly

FRONT VALANCE ASSEMBLY

Remove

  1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
  2. Disconnect all ECUs.
  3. Remove road wheel(s).
  4. Remove underbelly panel. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
  5. Remove front bumper valance. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
  6. Remove front bumper armature.
  7. Remove radiator. See COOLING SYSTEM, Repairs.
  8. Remove PAS fluid cooler. See STEERING, Repairs.
  9. Remove headlamp. See ELECTRICAL, Repairs.
  10. Release wiring to headlamp and position aside.
  11. Remove engine bay shield.
  12. Remove front wheel arch liner. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
  13. Remove front wing. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
  14. Remove front suspension rear beam.
  15. Remove engine and gearbox. See ENGINE, Repairs.
  16. Remove front damper. See FRONT SUSPENSION, Repairs.
  17. Remove PAS rack. See STEERING, Repairs.
  18. Remove fascia. See BODY, Interior trim components.

For LH side

  1. Remove front bumper LH support bracket.
  2. Remove tool kit.
  3. Remove air cleaner.
  4. Remove air intake hose.
  5. Remove ECM.
  6. Remove relay module. See ELECTRICAL, Repairs.
  7. Remove battery carrier. See ELECTRICAL, Repairs.
  8. Remove engine compartment fuse box and related wiring.
  9. Remove LH engine mounting from body.
  10. On models with ’L’ series engine, remove fuel filter. See FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM - ’L’ SERIES, Repairs.
  11. Remove LH front brake pipe.

For RH side

  1. Remove front bumper RH support bracket.
  2. Remove windscreen washer reservoir. See WIPERS & WASHERS, Repairs.
  3. Remove coolant expansion tank. See COOLING SYSTEM, Repairs.
  4. Remove RH engine mounting from body.
  5. Remove PAS fluid reservoir. See STEERING, Repairs.
  6. Remove RH front brake pipe.
  7. Remove pressure conscious reducing valve and related brake pipes. See BRAKES, Repairs.

For driver’s side

  1. Remove passenger compartment fuse box.
  2. Remove brake pedal box and brake servo. See BRAKES, Repairs.
  3. Remove clutch pedal box. See CLUTCH, Repairs.

For both sides

  1. Release vehicle harness from valance and position aside.
  2. Remove treadplate from front door aperture. Release front carpet and position aside.
  3. Remove insulation pads from engine bulkhead.

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.

Parts & tools for this job For 1998 Land Rover Freelander

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