Freelander 1. Manual - part 228

HOOD

REPAIRS

76-7-5

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.

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.

HOOD

76-7-6

REPAIRS

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.

7. Make knife cut in sealant at bottom of 'E' post.
8. Insert cutting wire through previously made

knife cut and fit handles as shown, with
approximately 200 mm of wire between
handles.

9. With assistance, wedge tube of handle A

between glass and body, ahead of cutting
position, and carefully cut sealer using a
continuous pull on handle B from the outside.
Ensure that glass is retained as last sealant is
cut.

If multi-strand cutting wire is used, a sawing
action can be used to cut through heavy
sealant deposits around corners.

Use of a sawing action may overheat and
break single strand wire.

10. Attach suction cup and remove glass body.

Lay glass on felt covered supports. Do not
stand on edge. Any chipping of glass edge
may develop into cracks.

HOOD

REPAIRS

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Refit

1. Carefully remove excess sealer from body

leaving a smooth surface.

2. Use a vacuum cleaner to clear away any waste.
3. Original glass: Carefully cut back old sealant to

obtain a smooth surface without damaging
obscuration band on glass.

4. With assistance, locate glass to body.
5. Apply masking tape reference marks to aid

fitment.

6. Remove glass and place aside.
7. Clean frame and edge of glass with solvent.

Do not touch cleaned or primed surfaces
with fingers.

8. Repair any damaged paintwork as necessary.
9. Apply bonding agent to glass and allow to cure.

10. Apply activator over old sealer on frame.
11. Allow activator to cure.
12. Apply primer to frame.
13. Fit pre-cut nozzle to sealer cartridge, remove lid

and shake out crystals, and install in applicator
gun.

Nozzle will need modification to achieve
required bead section.

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.