warning LAND ROVER FREELANDER 2001 Workshop Manual

CONTENTS
4CONTENTS
MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................ 10-1
MAINTENANCE
Td4 - Diesel Engine - Under Bonnet View ...................................................................................... 10-1
K1.8 – Petrol Engine – Under Bonnet View .................................................................................... 10-2
KV6 – Petrol Engine – Under Bonnet View .................................................................................... 10-3
Seats and Seat Belts ...................................................................................................................... 10-4
Lamps, Horns and Warning Indicators ........................................................................................... 10-4
Wipers and Washers ...................................................................................................................... 10-5
Handbrake ...................................................................................................................................... 10-5
Alarm Handset Battery.................................................................................................................... 10-6
Road Wheels .................................................................................................................................. 10-6
Tyres ............................................................................................................................................... 10-7
Brake Pads and Calipers ................................................................................................................ 10-7
Brake Fluid...................................................................................................................................... 10-9
Road Wheel Speed Sensors .......................................................................................................... 10-9
Fuel Filter - Petrol ........................................................................................................................... 10-10
Fuel Filter - Diesel........................................................................................................................... 10-10
Fuel Pump and Filter assembly - Diesel - 03 Model Year onwards ................................................ 10-10
Fuel Sedimenter - Diesel - 03 Model Year onwards ....................................................................... 10-10
Door Locks, Hinges, Check Straps and Bonnet Catch ................................................................... 10-11
Anti-freeze ...................................................................................................................................... 10-12
Cooling System and Intercooler...................................................................................................... 10-12
Vent filter - turbocharger boost control solenoid valve - Td4 .......................................................... 10-13
Spark Plugs – K1.8 ......................................................................................................................... 10-13
Spark Plugs – KV6.......................................................................................................................... 10-13
Air Cleaner – Petrol Models ............................................................................................................ 10-13
Ancillary Drive Belt – Td4 ............................................................................................................... 10-14
Ancillary Drive Belt – K1.8 .............................................................................................................. 10-14
Ancillary Drive Belt – KV6 ............................................................................................................... 10-15
Camshaft Timing Belt – K1.8 .......................................................................................................... 10-15
Camshaft Timing Belt – KV6........................................................................................................... 10-16
Brake/Clutch Reservoir ................................................................................................................... 10-16
PAS Fluid Level .............................................................................................................................. 10-17
Intermediate Reduction Drive - Non NAS models .......................................................................... 10-17
Intermediate Reduction Drive - NAS models .................................................................................. 10-18
Manual Gearbox – PG1 .................................................................................................................. 10-18
Manual Gearbox – GETRAG .......................................................................................................... 10-19
Automatic Gearbox – JATCO ......................................................................................................... 10-19
Rear Axle ........................................................................................................................................ 10-20
Clutch Pipes and Unions ................................................................................................................ 10-21
Windscreen and Rear Washer Reservoir ....................................................................................... 10-21
Battery ............................................................................................................................................ 10-21
Engine Oil and Filter – Td4 ............................................................................................................. 10-22
Engine Oil and Filter – K1.8 ............................................................................................................ 10-23
Engine Oil and Filter – KV6 ............................................................................................................ 10-24
Fuel Hoses and Pipes..................................................................................................................... 10-25
Brake Hoses and Pipes ................................................................................................................. 10-26
Check Exhaust System................................................................................................................... 10-26
Suspension ..................................................................................................................................... 10-27
Steering ......................................................................................................................................... 10-28
Road Test ....................................................................................................................................... 10-28
Endorse Service Record ................................................................................................................. 10-30
Report any Unusual Features ......................................................................................................... 10-30

CONTENTS
CONTENTS 11
REAR SUSPENSION ................................................................................ 64-1
REPAIRS
Bush - trailing link............................................................................................................................ 64-1
Bearing - hub ................................................................................................................................. 64-2
Damper .......................................................................................................................................... 64-5
Trailing arm .................................................................................................................................... 64-8
Bush - trailing arm .......................................................................................................................... 64-9
Link - adjustable - transverse ......................................................................................................... 64-10
Link - transverse fixed .................................................................................................................... 64-11
Bush - link - transverse .................................................................................................................. 64-12
Sub frame ...................................................................................................................................... 64-13
BRAKES ................................................................................................... 70-1
ADJUSTMENTS
Brake bleed ..................................................................................................................................... 70-1
Cable - handbrake - check and adjust ............................................................................................ 70-2
REPAIRS
Drum - rear ...................................................................................................................................... 70-3
Disc - front....................................................................................................................................... 70-5
Hose - front - primary - LH .............................................................................................................. 70-6
Hose - rear ...................................................................................................................................... 70-7
Cylinder - master - tandem - LHD ................................................................................................... 70-8
Cylinder - master - tandem - RHD................................................................................................... 70-9
Lever assembly - handbrake........................................................................................................... 70-10
Cable - handbrake ......................................................................................................................... 70-11
Switch - handbrake warning ............................................................................................................ 70-12
Switch - stop light ............................................................................................................................ 70-13
Sensor - brake pedal position ........................................................................................................ 70-13
Shoes/pads - front - set................................................................................................................... 70-14
Brake Shoes - rear set .................................................................................................................... 70-15
Servo assembly - LHD .................................................................................................................... 70-17
Servo assembly - RHD ................................................................................................................... 70-19
Vacuum pump - Td4 - manual ........................................................................................................ 70-20
Vacuum pump - Td4 - automatic ..................................................................................................... 70-21
Vacuum - enhancer - KV6 .............................................................................................................. 70-22
Carrier assembly - calliper - front ................................................................................................... 70-23
Wheel cylinder - rear ....................................................................................................................... 70-24
Switch - low fluid level ..................................................................................................................... 70-25
Sensor & harness - front wheel - RH .............................................................................................. 70-25
Sensor & harness - front wheel - LH ............................................................................................... 70-27
Sensor & harness - rear wheel ....................................................................................................... 70-29
Modulator unit ................................................................................................................................. 70-30
Switch - hill descent - from 04MY ................................................................................................... 70-31
Switch - hill descent - up to 03MY................................................................................................... 70-32

CONTENTS
20 CONTENTS
LIGHTING.................................................................................................. 86-2-1
ADJUSTMENTS
Headlamps - pair - align beam - up to 04MY .................................................................................. 86-2-1
Headlamps - pair - align beam - from 04MY ................................................................................... 86-2-1
REPAIRS
Headlamp assembly - up to 04MY.................................................................................................. 86-2-3
Headlamp assembly - from 04MY .................................................................................................. 86-2-4
Lamp assembly - flasher side repeater - front ................................................................................ 86-2-5
Lamp assembly - tail ....................................................................................................................... 86-2-5
Lamp assembly - number plate ...................................................................................................... 86-2-6
Lamp assembly - fog/driving - from 04MY ...................................................................................... 86-2-6
Lamp assembly - rear ..................................................................................................................... 86-2-7
Lamp assembly - centre high mounted stop (CHMSL) ................................................................... 86-2-7
Lamp assembly - glove compartment ............................................................................................. 86-2-8
Lamp assembly - load space .......................................................................................................... 86-2-8
Switch - headlamp levelling ............................................................................................................ 86-2-9
Switch - glove compartment ........................................................................................................... 86-2-9
Switch - hazard warning ................................................................................................................. 86-2-10
Switch - combined direction indicator/headlight/horn ..................................................................... 86-2-10
Switch - rear fog lamp ..................................................................................................................... 86-2-11
CONTROL UNITS ..................................................................................... 86-3-1
REPAIRS
Control unit - window lift ................................................................................................................. 86-3-1
Relay - power folding mirrors - from 02MY ..................................................................................... 86-3-1
Central Control Unit (CCU) ............................................................................................................. 86-3-2
Control Unit - power fold mirrors - up to 02MY ............................................................................... 86-3-3
SECURITY................................................................................................. 86-4-1
REPAIRS
Solenoid/motor - taildoor................................................................................................................. 86-4-1
Switch/push - horn .......................................................................................................................... 86-4-2
Horn ................................................................................................................................................ 86-4-2
Immobilisation - electronic control unit (ECU) - ............................................................................. 86-4-3
Sensor - volumetric - alarm system - 3 door ................................................................................... 86-4-3
Module (ECU) - volumetric - alarm system - 5 door - without sunroof ........................................... 86-4-5
Module (ECU) - volumetric - alarm system - 5 door - with sunroof ................................................ 86-4-7
Receiver - alarm system ................................................................................................................. 86-4-10
Coil - passive immobilisation - alarm system .................................................................................. 86-4-10

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WINDOWS ................................................................................................ 86-5-1
REPAIRS
Motor & control unit - front door - 3 door ......................................................................................... 86-5-1
Motor & control unit - front door - 5 door ......................................................................................... 86-5-2
Switch - master window - 5 door - from 04MY ................................................................................ 86-5-2
Relay - control - tail door glass ....................................................................................................... 86-5-3
Microswitch - hardtop sensing - 3 door ........................................................................................... 86-5-4
Relay - heated front screen ........................................................................................................... 86-5-5
Switch - backlight heater ................................................................................................................. 86-5-6
IN CAR ENTERTAINMENT ...................................................................... 86-6-1
REPAIRS
Radio - up to 04MY ......................................................................................................................... 86-6-1
Radio/CD - from 04MY .................................................................................................................... 86-6-2
Speaker - rear - 3 door .................................................................................................................... 86-6-3
Speaker - rear - 5 door .................................................................................................................... 86-6-3
Speaker - front ................................................................................................................................ 86-6-4
Aerial - manual - 3 door .................................................................................................................. 86-6-4
Aerial - manual - 5 door .................................................................................................................. 86-6-5
Coaxial lead - front aerial - 3 door ................................................................................................... 86-6-6
Coaxial lead - front aerial - 5 door ................................................................................................... 86-6-7
Speaker - tweeter - front ................................................................................................................. 86-6-8
Speaker - tweeter - rear - 3 door ..................................................................................................... 86-6-9
Amplifier - power ............................................................................................................................ 86-6-10
Sub-woofer assembly .................................................................................................................... 86-6-11
Coaxial lead - extension.................................................................................................................. 86-6-12
HARNESSES ............................................................................................ 86-7-1
REPAIRS
Fuse box - passenger compartment ............................................................................................... 86-7-1
Harness - main ................................................................................................................................ 86-7-2
Harness - tailgate ............................................................................................................................ 86-7-12
Harness - interior lights - 5 door ...................................................................................................... 86-7-15
Harness - front door - 5 door ........................................................................................................... 86-7-15
Harness - rear door ......................................................................................................................... 86-7-16
DRIVER CONTROLS ................................................................................ 86-8-1
REPAIRS
Switch - remote control - audio system .......................................................................................... 86-8-1
Switch - park distance control (PDC) - from 04 MY ........................................................................ 86-8-1
Control unit (ECU) - parking aid - from 04MY ................................................................................. 86-8-2
Sensor - parking aid - rear - from 04MY ......................................................................................... 86-8-2
Sounder - parking aid - rear - from 04MY ....................................................................................... 86-8-3
Switch - handbrake warning ............................................................................................................ 86-8-3
Switch - hazard warning - from 04MY ............................................................................................. 86-8-4
Cigar lighter - front .......................................................................................................................... 86-8-4
Switch - control - exterior mirror ...................................................................................................... 86-8-5

INTRODUCTION
01-1
INTRODUCTION
How To Use This Manual
General
To assist in the use of this Manual, it is divided into
sections and sub-sections. The section title is given
at the top of each page and the relevant sub-section
is given at the bottom.
There is a single contents section at the front of the
Manual, which is divided by section and sub-section.
Each section is numbered from page 1.
The individual items comprising repair operations are
to be followed in the sequence in which they appear.
Item numbers shown in illustrations are referred to in
the associated text.
Adjustment, Repair and Overhaul operations include
reference to Service tool numbers and the
associated illustration depicts the tool in use.
Adjustment and repair operations also include
reference to wear limits, relevant data, torque
figures, specialist information and useful assembly
details. Each adjustment or repair operation is given
a Service Repair Operation (SRO) number.
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and NOTES have the
following meanings:
WARNING: Procedures which must be followed
precisely to avoid the possibility of injury.
CAUTION: Calls attention to procedures which
must be followed to avoid damage to
components.
NOTE: Gives helpful information.
References
References to the LH or RH side given in this Manual
are made when viewing the vehicle from the rear.
With the engine and gearbox assembly removed, the
crankshaft pulley end of the engine is referred to as
the front.
Operations covered in this Manual do not include
reference to testing the vehicle after repair. It is
essential that work is inspected and tested after
completion and if necessary a road test of the vehicle
is carried out. This is of particular importance where
safety related items are concerned.
Dimensions
The dimensions quoted are to design engineering
specification. Service limits are included where
applicable.Electrical Reference Library (ERL) and Circuit
Diagrams
The Electrical Reference Library (ERL) and Circuit
Diagrams are separate publications intended for use
by trained Land Rover technicians and should be
referred to when attempting to diagnose electrically
related concerns.
The ERL contains descriptions of how the circuits
operate, fuse details, earth point locations, and a
definitive guide to the attributes and location of every
connector on the vehicle.
The ERL is used in conjunction with the Circuit
Diagrams. Both publications are designed to support
all aspects of electrical fault diagnosis.
TESTBOOK (Fault Diagnostic Equipment)
Freelander is equipped with a number of electronic
control systems to provide optimum performance of
the vehicle's systems.
Diagnostic equipment (TESTBOOK/T4) is available
to assist with the fault diagnostic abilities of the
dealer workshop. In particular, the equipment can be
used to interrogate the Engine Control Module
(ECM) for diagnosis of emissions related faults which
may become evident by the illumination of the
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) in the instrument
pack. This feature is included in compliance with the
latest emissions legislation pertinent to a particular
market (e.g. EU3 for Europe, OBDII for North
America etc.).
This repair manual is produced as a reference
source to supplement Testbook/T4. When available,
the equipment should be used as the primary means
of fault diagnosis on electronically controlled
systems.
Features of TestbookT4 include:
lFully upgradable support for the technician
lStructured diagnostics to accommodate all skill
levels.
lTouch screen operation - Testbook only.
lDirect print out of screen information and test
results.

GENERAL INFORMATION
03-1
GENERAL INFORMATION
General precautions
Dangerous substances
Modern vehicles contain many materials and liquids
which if not handled with care can be hazardous to
both personal health and the environment.
WARNING: Many liquids and other substances
used in motor vehicles are poisonous and should
under no circumstances be consumed and
should, as far as possible, be kept from contact
with the skin. These liquids and substances
include acid, anti-freeze, asbestos, brake fluid,
fuel, windscreen washer additives, lubricants,
refrigerants and various adhesives.
Always read carefully the instructions printed on
labels or stamped on components and obey them
implicitly. Such instructions are included for
reasons of your health and personal safety.
Never disregard them.
WARNING: Many of the fluids used in motor
vehicles, such as coolant, brake fluid and power
steering fluid, are inflammable. Take care not to
spill fluids when topping-up, a fire may result. If
spillage does occur, ensure the area is
thoroughly cleaned before starting the engine.
Synthetic rubber
Many 'O' rings, seals, hoses, flexible pipes and other
similar items which appear to be natural rubber, are
in fact, made of synthetic materials called
Fluoroelastomers.
Under normal operating conditions this material is
safe and does not present a health hazard. However,
if the material is damaged by fire or excessive
heating, it can break down and produce highly
corrosive Hydrofluoric acid which can cause serious
burns on contact with skin.
If skin contact does occur:
lRemove any contaminated clothing
immediately.
lIrrigate effected area of skin with a copious
amount of cold water or limewater for 15 to 60
minutes.
lObtain medical assistance immediately.
Should any material be in a burnt or over-heated
condition, handle with extreme caution and wear
protective clothing (seamless industrial gloves,
protective apron etc.). Decontaminate and dispose of
gloves immediately after use.Lubricating oils
WARNING: Avoid excessive skin contact with used
engine oil. Used engine oil contains potentially
harmful contaminants which may cause skin cancer
or other serious skin disorders.
WARNING: Avoid excessive skin contact with
mineral oil. Mineral oils remove the natural fats from
the skin, leading to dryness, irritation and dermatitis.
Health protection precautions
The following precautions should be observed at all
times:
lAvoid prolonged and repeated contact with oils,
particularly used engine oils.
lWear protective clothing, including impervious
gloves where practicable.
lDo not put oily rags in pockets.
lAvoid contaminating clothes (particularly those
next to the skin) with oil.
lOveralls must be cleaned regularly. Discard
heavily soiled clothing and oil impregnated
footwear.
lFirst aid treatment should be obtained
immediately for open cuts and wounds.
lUse barrier creams: apply before each work
period to help prevent lubricating oil from
contaminating the skin.
lWash with soap and water to ensure all oil is
removed (propriety skin cleansers and nail
brushes will help).
lUse moisturisers after cleaning; preparations
containing lanolin help replace the skin's natural
oils which have been removed.
lDo not use petrol, kerosene, diesel fuel, gas, oil,
thinners or solvents for cleaning skin.
lIf skin disorders develop, obtain medical advice
without delay.
lWhere practicable, degrease components prior
to handling.
lWear eye protection (e.g. goggles or face
shield) if there is a risk of eye contamination.
Eye wash facilities should be provided in the
close vicinity of the work area.

GENERAL INFORMATION
03-2
Environmental Protection Precautions
It is illegal to pour used oil on to the ground, down
sewers or drains, or into water courses.
Burning of used engine oil in small space heaters or
boilers should only be considered for units of
approved design and in compliance with the
equipment manufacturer's recommendations. The
heating system must meet the regulatory standards
of HMIP for small burners of less than 0.4 MW. If in
doubt check with the appropriate local authority and/
or manufacturer of the approved appliance.
Dispose of used oil and filters through authorised
waste disposal contractors and licensed waste
disposal sites, or through the waste oil reclamation
trade. If in doubt, contact the Local Authority for
advice on disposal facilities.
Safety instructions
Whenever possible, use a lift or pit when working
beneath vehicle, in preference to jacking. Chock
wheels as well as applying parking brake.
Jacking
Always use the recommended jacking points. The
recommended jacking points are shown in
theLIFTING AND TOWING sub-section of the
INFORMATION section.
Always ensure that any lifting apparatus has
sufficient load capacity for the weight to be lifted.
Ensure the vehicle is standing on level ground prior
to lifting or jacking.
Apply the handbrake and chock the wheels.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle
supported only by a jack. Always support the
vehicle on safety stands.
Do not leave tools, lifting equipment, spilt oil, etc.,
around or on the work bench area. Always keep a
clean and tidy work area.
Brake shoes and pads
Always fit the correct grade and specification of
brake linings. When renewing brake pads and brake
shoes always replace as complete axle sets only.

GENERAL INFORMATION
03-17
SPX Corporation,
665, Eisenhower Drive,
Owatonna,
MN 55060,
USA
( 0018 772979110
) 0018 005787375
Australia
SPX Australia,
28, Clayton Road,
Notting Hill,
Victoria 3168,
Australia
( 00 (61) 00395446222
) 00 (61) 0395445222
e-mail: [email protected]
Japan and East Asia
Jatek Ltd.,
5 - 53, Minawacho 2-chome,
Kohoku-ku,
Yokohama,
Kanagawa 223-0051,
Japan
( 0081 455627700
) 0081 455627800
Rolling road testing
General
IMPORTANT: Use a four wheel rolling road for
brake testing if possible.
The front and rear wheels cannot be driven
independently due to the viscous coupling. This
eliminates the need for differential lock by
progressively applying more torque to the rear
wheels if the front wheels start to slip.
DO NOT attempt to drive individual wheels with
vehicle supported on floor jacks or stands.
Four wheel rolling road
Provided that front and rear rollers are rotating at
identical speeds and that normal workshop safety
standards are applied, there is no speed restriction
during testing, except any that may apply to the tyres.
Before testing a vehicle with anti-lock brakes on a
four wheel rolling road, disconnect the ABS
modulator. The ABS function will not work, the ABS
warning light will illuminate. Normal braking will be
available.
Two wheel rolling road
ABS will not function on a two wheel rolling road. The
ABS light will illuminate during testing. Normal
braking will be available.
If brake testing on a two wheel rolling road is
necessary, the following precautions should be
taken:
lpropeller shaft to the rear axle is removed/
disconnected;
lneutral selected in gearbox;
lhill descent control not selected.
When checking brakes, run engine at idle speed to
maintain servo vacuum.

GENERAL INFORMATION
03-18
Fuel handling precautions
Fuel vapour is highly inflammable and in confined
spaces is also explosive and toxic. The vapour is
heavier than air and will always fall to the lowest
level. The vapour can easily be distributed
throughout a workshop by air currents;
consequently, even a small spillage of fuel is
potentially very dangerous.
The following information provides basic precautions
which must be observed if petrol (gasoline) is to be
handled safely. It also outlines other areas of risk
which must not be ignored. This information is issued
for basic guidance only, if in doubt consult your local
Fire Officer.
General
Always have a fire extinguisher containing FOAM,
CO
2, GAS or POWDER close at hand when handling
or draining fuel or when dismantling fuel systems.
Fire extinguishers should also be located in areas
where fuel containers are stored.
Always disconnect the vehicle battery before
carrying out dismantling or draining work on a fuel
system.
Whenever fuel is being handled, drained or stored, or
when fuel systems are being dismantled, all forms of
ignition must be extinguished or removed; any
leadlamps must be flameproof and kept clear of
spillage.
WARNING: No one should be permitted to repair
components associated with fuel without first
having specialist training.
WARNING: Do not remove fuel system
components while the vehicle is over a pit.Fuel tank draining
Fuel tank draining should be carried out in
accordance with the procedure outlined in the FUEL
DELIVERY section of this manual and observing the
following precautions:
WARNING: Fuel must not be extracted or drained
from any vehicle while it is over a pit. Extraction
or draining of fuel must be carried out in a well
ventilated area.
The capacity of containers must be more than
adequate for the amount of fuel to be extracted or
drained. The container should be clearly marked
with its contents and placed in a safe storage
area which meets the requirements of local
authority regulations.
WARNING: When fuel has been drained from a
fuel tank the precautions governing naked lights
and ignition sources should be maintained.
Fuel tank removal
When the fuel line is secured to the fuel tank outlet by
a spring steel clip, the clip must be released before
the fuel line is disconnected or the fuel tank is
removed. This procedure will avoid the possibility of
residual petrol fumes in the fuel tank being ignited
when the clip is released.
As an added precaution, fuel tanks should have a
'FUEL VAPOUR' warning label attached to them as
soon as they are removed from the vehicle.
Fuel tank repairs
No attempt should be made to repair a plastic fuel
tank. If the structure of the tank is damaged, a new
tank must be fitted.
Body repairs
Plastic fuel pipes are particularly susceptible to heat,
even at relatively low temperature, and can be
melted by heat conducted from some distance away.
When body repairs involve the use of heat, all fuel
pipes which run in the vicinity of the repair area must
be removed, and the tank outlet plugged.

GENERAL INFORMATION
03-19
Electrical precautions
General
The following guidelines are intended to ensure the
safety of the operator and ensure the prevention of
damage to the electrical and electronic components
fitted to the vehicle. Where necessary, specific
precautions are detailed in the individual procedures
of this manual.
Equipment
Prior to commencing any test procedure on the
vehicle, ensure that the relevant test equipment is
working correctly and any harness or connectors are
in good condition. It is particularly important to check
the condition of the lead and plugs of mains operated
equipment.
Polarity
Never reverse connect the vehicle battery and
always ensure the correct polarity when connecting
test equipment.
High Voltage Circuits
Whenever disconnecting live ht circuits, always use
insulated pliers and never allow the open end of the
ht lead to contact other components, particularly
ECU's.
Exercise caution when measuring the voltage on the
coil terminals while the engine is running, high
voltage spikes can occur on these terminals.
Connectors and harnesses
The engine compartment of a vehicle is a particularly
hostile environment for electrical components and
connectors:
lAlways ensure electrically related items are dry
and oil free before disconnecting and
connecting test equipment.
lEnsure disconnected multiplugs and sensors
are protected from being contaminated with oil,
coolant or other solutions. Contamination could
impair performance or result in catastrophic
failure.
lNever force connectors apart using tools to
prise apart or by pulling on the wiring harness.
lAlways ensure locking tabs are disengaged
before disconnection, and match orientation to
enable correct reconnection.
lEnsure that any protection (covers, insulation
etc.) is replaced if disturbed.Having confirmed a component to be faulty:
lSwitch off the ignition and disconnect the
battery.
lRemove the component and support the
disconnected harness.
lWhen replacing the component, keep oily hands
away from electrical connection areas and push
connectors home until any locking tabs fully
engage.
Battery disconnection
Before disconnecting the battery, disable the alarm
system and switch off all electrical equipment. If the
radio is to be serviced, ensure the security code has
been deactivated.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical
components, always disconnect the battery
when working on the vehicle's electrical system.
The ground lead must be disconnected first and
reconnected last.
CAUTION: Always ensure that battery leads are
routed correctly and are not close to any
potential chafing points.
Battery charging
Only recharge the battery with it removed from the
vehicle. Always ensure any battery charging area is
well ventilated and that every precaution is taken to
avoid naked flames and sparks.
Ignition system safety precautions
The vehicle's ignition system produces high voltages
and the following precautions should be observed
before carrying out any work on the system:
WARNING: Before commencing work on an
ignition system, ensure all high tension
terminals, adapters and diagnostic equipment
are adequately insulated and shielded to prevent
accidental personal contacts and minimise the
risk of shock. Wearers of surgically implanted
pacemaker devices should not be in close
proximity of ignition circuits or diagnostic
equipment.