hood release LAND ROVER FREELANDER 2001 Workshop Manual

HOOD
REPAIRS 76-7-1
HOOD REPAIRS
Hard top - remove for access & refit
$% 76.61.01.99
Remove
1.Remove covers from front of roof bars.
2.Remove 4 bolts securing roof bars and with
assistance remove roof bars.3.Release and disengage hard-back catches and
with assistance remove hard-back.
Refit
1.With assistance position hard-back and secure
catches.
2.With assistance position roof bars, fit and
tighten bolts.
3.Fit roof bar covers.

HOOD
76-7-2 REPAIRS
Frame & hood cover - assembly - remove
for access & refit
$% 76.61.10.99
Remove
1.Remove both side screens, lift Velcro, release
zips and press studs.
2.Release stowage cover.3.Release tension on side bars.
4.Release 'E' post fabric.
5.Release hood frame from rear lockbars.

HOOD
REPAIRS 76-7-3
6.Push canvas forward and secure clips in bars.
7.Wrap up tonneau and secure in place.8.Release and remove hinge pins, release
tension bars.
9.Loosen header clamp bolts and release header
clamps.
10.Remove soft back assembly.
Refit
1.Position soft back assembly, secure in header
clamps.
2.Tighten header clamps.
3.Align tension bars and fit hinge pins.
4.Release tonneau from securing tie.
5.Release clips in bars and pull canvas to the
rear.
6.Secure tail door frame lock in lock bars.
7.Secure 'E' post fabric in position.
8.Tension side bars.
9.Position tonneau cover.
10.Fit side screens, secure zips and press studs
and position Velcro covers.

HOOD
76-7-4 REPAIRS
Hood outer cover
$% 76.61.11
Always position trim components on a soft
covered, clean work surface.
Where necessary, transfer witness marks from the
old cover to aid assembly. New outer covers are
supplied complete with the header rail.
The following operation involves the bonding of
fabric backed vinyl. If adhesive is to be applied to the
fabric backing, Dunlop 758 adhesive or equivalant
should be used. For direct application on vinyl
surfaces, use Dunlop S1588 adhesive or equivalant.
A thin coating of adhesive should be applied to both
surfaces and then allowed to cure, until touch dry, for
between 5 and 10 mins before bond is made.
Remove
1.Remove soft-back assembly.

+ HOOD, REPAIRS, Hard top - remove
for access & refit.
2.Loosen catch screws with special key, release
catches from hood and remove both catches. 3.Release fabric flaps from rear of frame.
4.Release fabric flap from front of frame.
5.Remove 14 screws securing tension straps
6.Release frame from outer cover retainers.
7.Remove frame from outer cover.
Refit
1.Clean excess adhesive from frame using a
suitable solvent.
2.Position frame to hood outer cover and locate
in retainers.
3.Position tension straps and secure with screws.
4.Apply adhesive to fabric flap and secure to front
of frame.
5.Apply adhesive to fabric flaps and secure to
rear of frame.
Ensure adhesive does not contact frame.
The fabric flaps should be free to move on the
frame.
6.Fit hood catches and secure with special key.
7.Fit soft back assembly.

+ HOOD, REPAIRS, Hard top - remove
for access & refit.

HOOD
REPAIRS 76-7-5
Glass - body side - hard back
$% 76.61.29
Always position trim components on a soft
covered, clean work surface.
Wear protective gloves when handling glass,
solvents and primers.
Wear suitable eye protection when removing and
refitting glass.
The following equipment is required: ```Cutting wire
and handles ```Sharp knife ```Windscreen repair kit
```Sealer applicator gun ```Suction cups
Remove
1.Remove hard-back.

+ HOOD, REPAIRS, Frame & hood
cover - assembly - remove for access & refit.
2.Remove 2 screws securing 'E' post finisher,
release finisher from clips and remove finisher.3.Remove 4 Torx screws securing hard-back
catches, slide catches from position and
remove catches.
4.Remove 3 Torx screws securing headlining
release headlining from hard-back seal and
remove headlining.
5.Cover interior of hard-back with protective
sheet.
6.Apply masking tape to protect paintwork.

HOOD
REPAIRS 76-7-7
14.Apply a continuous bead of sealer around edge
of frame as shown. Make bead slightly thicker
at each corner.
15.Check for breaks and air bubbles in sealer.
16.Position glass to body and align to reference
tape.
17.Lightly press glass to fully seat sealer.
18.Secure glass with tape until sealer has cured.
19.Remove protective covers and tape.
20.Test seal for leaks, apply additional sealer if
necessary. If water is used, allow sealer to dry
before testing. Spray water around glass and
check for leaks. Dry affected area and apply
additional sealer if necessary.
21.Position headlining and locate hardback seal.
22.Secure headlining with Torx screws.
23.Position catches, fit Torx screws and tighten to
10 Nm (7.5 lbf.ft).
24.Fit 'E post finishers, engage in clips and secure
with screws.
25.Fit Hard-back.

+ HOOD, REPAIRS, Frame & hood
cover - assembly - remove for access & refit.
Seal - hard back - primary
$% 76.61.34
Always position trim components on a soft
covered, clean work surface.
Remove
1.Remove hard back.

+ HOOD, REPAIRS, Frame & hood
cover - assembly - remove for access & refit.
2.Release seal from flange around hard back
frame and remove seal.
Refit
1.Clean seal flange.
2.Position seal and secure to flange.
3.Secure ends of seal to hard-back frame using
Butyl Rubber adhesive if necessary.
4.Fit hard back.

+ HOOD, REPAIRS, Frame & hood
cover - assembly - remove for access & refit.

HOOD
REPAIRS 76-7-9
Catch and retainer - hard-back - rear
$% 76.61.95
Remove
1.Remove hard-back or soft-back.

+ HOOD, REPAIRS, Hard top - remove
for access & refit.

+ HOOD, REPAIRS, Hard top - remove
for access & refit.
2.Remove 2 screws securing 'E' post finisher,
release finisher from 2 clips and remove
finisher.
3.Remove 3 Torx screws securing catch and
remove catch.
4.Remove lower rear quarter trim casing.

+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Trim casing - rear quarter - lower
- 3 door.5.Remove 3 Torx screws securing hard-back
retainer and remove retainer.
Refit
1.Position catch, fit Torx screws and tighten to
10Nm (7.5 lbf.ft).
2.Position 'E' post finisher, engage in clips and
secure with screws.
3.Position hard-back retainer, fit Torx screws
and tighten to 10 Nm (7.5 lbf.ft).
4.Fit lower rear quarter trim casing.

+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Trim casing - rear quarter - lower
- 3 door.
5.Fit hard-back or soft-back.

+ HOOD, REPAIRS, Hard top - remove
for access & refit.

+ HOOD, REPAIRS, Frame & hood
cover - assembly - remove for access & refit.

WINDOWS
86-5-4 REPAIRS
Microswitch - hardtop sensing - 3 door
$% 86.25.46
Remove
1.Remove hard-back or soft-back.

+ HOOD, REPAIRS, Frame & hood
cover - assembly - remove for access & refit.
2.Remove RH rear quarter upper trim casing.

+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Trim casing - rear quarter - upper
- 3 door.
3.Remove 2 bolts securing soft-back support
bracket.
4.Disconnect micro-switch multiplug and release
from retainer.5.Remove peg securing micro-switch, and
remove micro-switch.
6.Collect micro-switch seal.
Refit
1.Locate micro-switch seal, position micro-switch
and secure with peg.
2.Connect multiplug and secure to retainer.
3.Position soft-back support bracket, fit bolts and
tighten to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
4.Fit RH rear quarter upper trim casing.

+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Trim casing - rear quarter - upper
- 3 door.
5.Fit hard-back or soft-back.

+ HOOD, REPAIRS, Frame & hood
cover - assembly - remove for access & refit.