Adhesive materials for load-bearing body elements (Freelander 1)

Adhesive mastic applied directly to metal is applied to critical joints of parts during factory body assembly. It uses high-temperature application of nitrile phenol-based material. The material glues two metal surfaces together, simultaneously acting as a sealant that protects against dirt, moisture and gases from penetrating into the joint. This material is not intended for use in body repairs, so it must be replaced with a suitable sealant for load-bearing body elements.

Seams that require the use of structural member sealant are shown in the following illustrations. The illustrations only show seams that occur when replacing damaged panels. Apply structural member sealant to the areas shown in the illustration or to all mating surfaces of the parts.

Caution: When separating parts that are bonded together with adhesive material that connects the parts, it is important not to cause deformation of the joint. Gradually heat the joint until the sealant softens enough to allow the glued panels to be easily separated.

NOTE: When spot welding is performed on a joint between parts joined with such adhesive sealant, the transformer parameters must be carefully selected to ensure a reliable weld.

Adhesive materials on the front part of the body

• 1 - Apply a 3mm bead of material
• 2 - Apply the material with a brush
• 3 - Apply the material with a brush

The connections of the parts located symmetrically to those shown in the figure are also subject to processing.



Adhesive materials on the A-pillar, sill and rear side of the body - 3-door version.



The joints of the parts located symmetrically to those shown in the figure are also subject to treatment. Apply a bead of mastic with a diameter of 3 mm to all marked joints of the panels. Do not cover the drainage holes of the threshold with mastic.

Adhesive materials on the A-pillar, sill and rear side of the body - 5-door version.



The joints of the parts located symmetrically to those shown in the figure are also subject to treatment. Apply a bead of mastic with a diameter of 3 mm to all marked joints of the panels. Do not cover the drainage holes of the threshold with mastic.

Adhesive materials on the rear wheel arch reinforcement panel - 3-door version.





The joints of the parts located symmetrically to those shown in the figure are also subject to treatment. Apply a 3 mm diameter bead of mastic to all marked joints of the panels.

Adhesive materials on the body side and on the roof - 3-door version.



The connections of the parts located symmetrically to those shown in the figure are also subject to treatment. Apply a bead of mastic with a diameter of 3 mm, except for places designated differently (see below).

• 1 - Apply 4 dots with a diameter of 10 mm
• 2 - Apply 3 sections of a 4mm diameter roller
• 3 - Apply 3 dots with a diameter of 10 mm
• 4 - Apply a 6mm bead of petrol-resistant joint sealant

Adhesive materials for body side panels - 5-door version.



The connections of the parts located symmetrically to those shown in the figure are also subject to treatment. Apply a bead of mastic with a diameter of 3 mm, except for places designated differently (see below).

• 1 - Apply 4 dots with a diameter of 10 mm
• 2 - Apply 3 sections of a 4mm diameter roller
• 3 - Apply 3 dots with a diameter of 10 mm
• 4 - Apply 4 dots with a diameter of 10 mm
• 5 - Apply 3 sections of a 4mm diameter roller
• 6 - Apply 3 dots with a diameter of 10 mm
• 7 - Apply a 6mm bead of petrol-resistant joint sealant

Adhesive materials on the roof - 5-door version.



The joints of the parts located symmetrically to those shown in the figure are also subject to treatment. Apply a 3 mm diameter bead of mastic to all marked joints of the panels.