steering wheel LAND ROVER FREELANDER 2001 Owner's Guide

FRONT SUSPENSION
60-16 REPAIRS
Bush - lower arm - rear
$% 60.35.25
Remove
1.Raise front of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
2.Remove nut securing lower arm rear bush
housing and remove snubber rubber.
CAUTION: Note orientation of snubber
washer.
3.Remove 2 bolts securing lower arm rear bush
housing.
4.Release bush locating pin from body and
remove bush housing.Refit
1.Clean lower arm and bush housing mating
faces.
2.Fit bush housing to lower arm and locate dowel
into body.
3.Fit bolts securing lower arm rear bush
housings and tighten to 105 Nm (77 lbf.ft).
4.Fit snubber rubber and nut but do not tighten at
this stage.
CAUTION: Ensure correct orientation of
snubber washer. Ensure that 'OUT' is
visible on snubber washer when fitted.
5.Tighten rear bush housing nut to 140 Nm (103
lbf.ft).
CAUTION: Nuts and bolts must be tightened
with the weight of the vehicle on the
suspension.
6.Remove stand and lower vehicle.
7.Check front wheel alignment.

+ STEERING, ADJUSTMENTS, Front
wheel alignment - check & adjust.

RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
REPAIRS 75-13
Air bag - steering wheel
$% 76.74.01
Remove
WARNING: It is imperative that before any
work is undertaken on the SRS system the
appropriate information is read thoroughly.
WARNING: When removing, testing or
installing an airbag module, do not lean
directly over it.
1.Make the SRS system safe.

+ GENERAL INFORMATION,
Supplementary restraint system
precautions.
2.Remove 2 Torx bolts securing airbag module to
steering wheel.
3.Release airbag module from steering wheel.
CAUTION: Do not allow the airbag module
to hang by the airbag harness.
4.Disconnect SRS connector from air bag
module.
5.Remove airbag module.
WARNING: Store the airbag module with the
deployment side uppermost. If it is stored
deployment side down, accidental
deployment will propel the airbag module
with enough force to cause serious injury.Refit
1.Position airbag module and fit connector with
harness pointing upwards.
NOTE: If the airbag module is to be replaced,
the bar code of the new module must be
recorded.
2.Fit airbag module to steering wheel and tighten
Torx bolts to 9 Nm (7 lbf.ft).
3.Connect battery leads, earth lead last.

RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
REPAIRS 75-19
Rotary coupler - (SRS) air bag system
$% 76.74.20
Remove
WARNING: It is imperative that before any
work is undertaken on the SRS system the
appropriate information is read thoroughly.
1.Make the SRS system safe.

+ GENERAL INFORMATION,
Supplementary restraint system
precautions.
CAUTION: Before disconnecting any part of
the steering linkage, ensure the road wheels
are positioned straight ahead and the
steering wheel is prevented from turning.
Unrestricted turning of the steering wheel
will damage the SRS rotary coupler.
2.Remove steering wheel.

+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Steering
wheel.
CAUTION: Use adhesive tape to prevent
rotation of the rotary coupler once the
steering wheel is removed.
3.Remove steering column nacelle.

+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Nacelle -
column.
4.Disconnect 2 multiplugs from rotary coupler.
5.Remove 4 screws and remove rotary coupler.
CAUTION: Do not dismantle the rotary
coupler, it has no serviceable parts and
must be replaced as a complete assembly.Refit
1.Ensure the rotary coupler is installed in its
centred position. To obtain centre position,
rotate coupler gently clockwise and
anticlockwise until the white segment appears
on the indicator wheel.
CAUTION: Ensure front road wheels are in
the straight ahead position.
2.Fit rotary coupler and secure with screws.
3.Connect multiplugs to rotary coupler.
4.Fit steering column nacelle.

+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Nacelle -
column.
5.Fit steering wheel.

+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Steering
wheel.
6.Connect battery leads, earth lead last.

RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
75-20 REPAIRS
Airbag module - steering wheel -
deployment - off vehicle
$% 76.74.16
These guidelines are written to aid authorised
personnel to carry out the safe disposal of airbag
modules when removed from the vehicle.
Deploy
WARNING: It is imperative that before any
work is undertaken on the SRS system, the
appropriate information is read thoroughly.
1.Make the SRS system safe.

+ GENERAL INFORMATION, SRS
component manual deployment.
2.Remove airbag module from steering wheel.

+ RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, REPAIRS,
Air bag - steering wheel.
3.Check condition of deployment tool LRT-86-
003 and associated flyleads.
4.Position toolLRT-86–007–02 in vice, ensuring
that vice jaws grip tool above bottom flange to
prevent possibility of tool being forced upwards
from vice. Tighten vice.
5.Secure airbag module to tool LRT-86–007–02
using both fixings LRT-86–007–05.
6.Ensure airbag module mounting brackets are
secure.
WARNING: Ensure the deployment tool is
not connected to the battery.7.Connect deployment tool flylead LRT-86–003–
08 to driver airbag module.
8.Connect deployment tool flylead LRT-86–003–
08 to deployment tool LRT-86–003.
9.Connect tool LRT-86–003 to battery.
WARNING: Ensure all personnel are at least
15 metres (50 ft) away from the airbag
module.

RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
REPAIRS 75-21
10.Press deployment tool operating button to
deploy airbag module.
WARNING: During deployment parts of the
airbag module become hot enough to burn
you. Wait 30 minutes after deployment
before touching the airbag module.
11.Disconnect deployment tool flylead LRT-86–
003–08 from driver airbag module.
12.Using gloves and face mask, remove airbag
module from tool LRT-86–007–02, place airbag
module in plastic bag and seal bag.
13.Wipe down tool with damp cloth.
14.Transport deployed airbag module to
designated area for incineration.
NOTE: Do not transport deployed SRS
components in the vehicle passenger
compartment.
15.DO NOT re-use or salvage any parts of the
SRS system including steering wheel or
steering column.
Airbag module - steering wheel -
deployment - in-vehicle
$% 76.74.15
These guidelines are written to aid authorised
personnel to carry out the safe deployment and
disposal of airbag modules when still fitted to the
vehicle.
Deploy
WARNING: It is imperative that before any
work is undertaken on the SRS system, the
appropriate information is read thoroughly.
1.Make the SRS system safe.

+ GENERAL INFORMATION, SRS
component manual deployment.
2.Check condition of deployment tool LRT-86–
003and associated flyleads.
3.Remove steering column nacelle.
4.Disconnect SRS harness connector from back
of rotary coupler.
WARNING: Ensure airbag module is secure
within steering wheel.
WARNING: Ensure the deployment tool is
not connected to the battery.

RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
75-22 REPAIRS
5.Connect deployment tool flylead LRT-86–003–
01 to back of rotary coupler.
6.Connect deployment tool flylead LRT-86–003–
01 to deployment tool LRT-86–003.
7.Connect tool LRT-86–003 to battery.
WARNING: Ensure all personnel are at least
15 metres (50 ft) away from the vehicle.
8.Press deployment tool operating button to
deploy airbag module.
WARNING: During deployment parts of the
airbag module become hot enough to burn
you. Wait 30 minutes after deployment
before touching the airbag module.9.Disconnect deployment tool flylead LRT-86–
003–01 from back of rotary coupler.
10.Using gloves and face mask, remove airbag
module from steering wheel.

+ RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, REPAIRS,
Air bag - steering wheel.
11.Place airbag module in plastic bag and seal
bag.
12.Transport deployed airbag module to
designated area for incineration.
NOTE: Do not transport deployed SRS
components in the vehicle passenger
compartment.
13.DO NOT re-use or salvage any parts of the
SRS system including steering wheel or
steering column.

EXTERIOR FITTINGS
REPAIRS 76-2-5
Mud flap - front
$% 76.10.83
Remove
1.Turn steering wheel to full lock.
2.Remove 3 screws securing mud flap.
3.Remove mud flap.
Refit
1.Position mud flap to body and secure with
screws.
2.Straighten steering.
Mud flap - rear
$% 76.10.85
Remove
1.Remove 3 screws securing mud flap.
2.Remove mud flap.
Refit
1.Position mud flap to body and secure with
screws.

PANEL REPAIRS
77-2-30 REPAIRS
Front sidemember (complete)
In this procedure, the front sidemember closing
panel and the related crossmember to sidemember
gusset plate are replaced in conjunction with the front
sidemember.
Remove
1.Disconnect battery earth lead.
2.Disconnect alternator.
3.Disconnect all ECUs.
4.Remove road wheel(s).
5.Remove underbelly panel.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
6.Remove front bumper valance.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Bumper - assembly - front - up to 04MY.
7.Remove front bumper armature.
8.Remove radiator.

+ COOLING SYSTEM - K SERIES KV6,
REPAIRS, Radiator assembly.
9.Remove PAS fluid cooler.

+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Oil cooler -
Td4 & K1.8 models.
10.Remove headlamp.

+ LIGHTING, REPAIRS, Headlamp
assembly - up to 04MY.
11.Release wiring to headlamp and position aside.
12.Remove engine bay shield.
13.Remove front wheel arch liner.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Liner - front wheel arch.
14.Remove front suspension rear beam.
15.Remove engine and gearbox.

+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Engine and automatic gearbox - up to 03MY.
16.Remove PAS rack.

+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Power
steering rack.
17.Remove fascia.

+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Fascia - up to 04MY.
18. LH side: Remove front bumper LH support
bracket.
19. LH side: Remove LH engine mounting from
body.
20. LH side: Remove battery.

+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Battery.
21. LH side: Remove air intake hose.
22. LH side: Remove horn.

+ SECURITY, REPAIRS, Horn.
23. RH side: Remove front bumper RH support
bracket.24. RH side: Remove RH engine mounting from
body.
25. RH side: Remove windscreen washer
reservoir.

+ WIPERS AND WASHERS, REPAIRS,
Reservoir - washer.
26. Driver's side: Remove passenger
compartment fuse box.
27. Driver's side: Remove brake pedal box and
brake servo.
28. Driver's side: Remove clutch pedal box.
29.Remove treadplate from front door aperture.
Release front carpet and position aside.
30.Remove insulation pads from engine bulkhead.

PANEL REPAIRS
REPAIRS 77-2-31
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.
Refit
1.Fit insulation pads to engine bulkhead.
2.Position front carpet and fit treadplate to front
door aperture. 3. Driver's side: Fit clutch pedal box.
4. Driver's side: Fit brake pedal box and brake
servo.
5. Driver's side: Fit passenger compartment fuse
box.
6. LH side: Fit horn.

+ SECURITY, REPAIRS, Horn.
7. LH side: Fit air intake hose.
8. LH side: Fit battery. Do not connect battery
earth lead.

+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Battery.
9. LH side: Fit LH engine mounting to body.
10. LH side: Fit front bumper LH support bracket.
11. RH side: Fit windscreen washer reservoir.

+ WIPERS AND WASHERS, REPAIRS,
Reservoir - washer.
12. RH side: Fit RH engine mounting to body.
13. RH side: Fit front bumper RH support bracket.
14.Fit fascia.

+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Fascia - up to 04MY.
15.Fit PAS rack.

+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Power
steering rack.
16.Fit engine and gearbox.

+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Engine and automatic gearbox - up to 03MY.
17.Fit front suspension rear beam.
18.Fit front wheel arch liner.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Liner - front wheel arch.
19.Fit engine bay shield.
20.Fit headlamp.

+ LIGHTING, REPAIRS, Headlamp
assembly - up to 04MY.
21.Secure headlamp wiring.
22.Fit PAS fluid cooler.

+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Oil cooler -
Td4 & K1.8 models.
23.Fit radiator.

+ COOLING SYSTEM - K SERIES KV6,
REPAIRS, Radiator assembly.
24.Fit front bumper armature.
25.Fit front bumper valance.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Bumper - assembly - front - up to 04MY.
26.Fit underbelly panel.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
27.Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 115 Nm
(85 lbf.ft).
28.Connect all ECUs.
29.Connect alternator.
30.Connect battery earth lead.

PANEL REPAIRS
77-2-32 REPAIRS
Front sidemember (front section)
In this procedure, the front section of the front
sidemember closing panel and the related
crossmember to sidemember gusset plate are
replaced in conjunction with the front sidemember.
Remove
1.Disconnect battery earth lead.
2.Disconnect all ECUs.
3.Remove road wheel(s).
4.Remove underbelly panel.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
5.Remove front bumper valance.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Bumper - assembly - front - up to 04MY.
6.Remove radiator.

+ COOLING SYSTEM - K SERIES KV6,
REPAIRS, Radiator assembly.
7.Remove PAS fluid cooler.

+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Oil cooler -
Td4 & K1.8 models.
8.Remove headlamp.

+ LIGHTING, REPAIRS, Headlamp
assembly - up to 04MY.
9.Release wiring to headlamp and position aside.
10.Remove engine bay shield.
11.Remove front wheel arch liner.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Liner - front wheel arch.
12. LH side: Remove front bumper LH support
bracket.
13. LH side: Remove ECM.
14. LH side: Remove battery carrier.

+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Carrier - battery.
15. LH side: Remove air cleaner.
16. LH side: Remove air intake hose.
17. LH side: Remove horn.

+ SECURITY, REPAIRS, Horn.
18. RH side: Remove front bumper RH support
bracket.
19. RH side: Remove windscreen washer
reservoir.

+ WIPERS AND WASHERS, REPAIRS,
Reservoir - washer.
20. RH side: Remove alternator.

+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Alternator - KV6.
21. RH side: Remove PAS pump.

+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Pump -
steering - KV6.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.