Removal and installation the control panel (Freelander 2)

Removal

1. Secure the SRS system. Refer to procedure: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering (501-20, General Procedures).

2. Remove the windshield wiper motor. Refer to procedure: Windshield Wiper Motor (501-16 Windshield Wipers and Washers, Removal and Installation).

3. Evacuate the air conditioning system. Refer to the procedure: Refrigerant Recovery, Evacuation, and Charging of the Air Conditioning (A/C) System (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, General Procedures).

4. Remove both front doors as an assembly. Refer to procedure: Front Door (501-03 Lockable Body Components, Removal and Installation).

5. Remove both upper A-pillar trim panels. Refer to procedure: A-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim, Removal and Installation).

6. Remove the center A-pillar trim panels.



7. Release the front edge of both door sill trim panels.



8. Remove both door jamb trim panels. Refer to procedure: Front Door Jamb Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim, Removal and Installation).



9. Remove the left front seat. Refer to procedure: Front Seat (501-10 Seat, Removal and Installation).

10. Remove the transmission selector lever. Refer to procedure: Selector Assembly (307-05 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle External Controls, Removal and Installation).



12. Remove both protruding sections of the floor console.



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CAUTION: Cover the fiber optic connections to prevent dust from entering; avoid bending fiber optic cables within a radius greater than 30 mm.

14. Disconnect the ground wire.





15. Disconnect the instrument panel wiring harness from the transmission tunnel.



16. Remove the auxiliary junction box access cover.



17. Disconnect the instrument panel wiring harness.

NOTE: Left hand drive vehicle shown, right hand drive vehicle has similar arrangement.

19. Remove both center lower air ducts from the heater body.



20. Disconnect the auxiliary electric heater radiator.



21. Disconnect the drain pipe from the heater body.



22. Disconnect the lower steering column shaft from the steering column.





23. Disconnect the ECM electrical connectors.



24. Remove the ECM bracket assembly.



25. Disconnect the A/C lines from the TXV.

• To minimize coolant loss, pinch the hoses.
• Turn the outer ring counterclockwise and disconnect the hose.

28. Remove the windshield defroster outer trim.

• Remove the A-pillar bolt covers.
• Protect the surrounding bodywork and remove the 2 side mounting bolts.
• Remove 10 bolts.
• Remove 2 screws.
• Install protective covers on the interior trim.
• Remove the instrument panel with assistance.

Installation

1. Screw in and tighten the M8 bolts. Tightening torque: 24 Nm



2. Screw in and tighten the M12 bolts. Tightening torque: 40 Nm

3. Install 2 screws.

4. Remove the protective tape and covers.

5. Install the bolt covers.

6. Install the windshield defroster outer trim.

7. Screw in the heater housing bolt.

8. Install the heater radiator inlet and outlet hoses.

9. Remove the clamps from the coolant hoses.

10. Connect the air conditioner pipes to the TXV and tighten the M6 nut. Tightening torque: 10 Nm

11. Install the ECM bracket assembly and tighten the nuts. Tightening torque: 10 Nm

12. Connect the ECM electrical connectors.

13. Attach the lower steering column shaft and tighten the bolt. Tightening torque: 25 Nm

14. Connect the drain tube to the heater body.

15. Connect the auxiliary electric heater radiator.

16. Install the center lower air ducts onto the heater body.

17. Install the NVH pad.

18. Install the instrument panel wiring harness.

19. Install the auxiliary junction box access cover.

20. Secure the instrument panel wiring harness to the transmission tunnel.

21. Secure and tighten the ground wire. Tightening torque: 10 Nm

22. Connect the body wiring harness to the instrument panel.

23. Install the floor console extension sections.

24. Install the selector lever support bracket.

25. Install the transmission selector lever. Refer to procedure: Selector Assembly (307-05 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle External Controls, Removal and Installation).

26. Install the left front seat. Refer to procedure: Front Seat (501-10 Seat, Removal and Installation).

27. Install both front door jamb trim panels. Refer to procedure: Front Door Jamb Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim, Removal and Installation).



28. Secure both door sill trim panels.

29. Install the center A-pillar trim panels.

30. Install the upper trim panels of both A-pillars. Refer to procedure: Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim, Removal and Installation).

31. Install both front door assemblies. Refer to procedure: Front Door (501-03 Lockable Body Components, Removal and Installation).

32. Charge the air conditioning (A/C) system. Refer to the procedure: Refrigerant Recovery, Evacuation, and Charging of the Air Conditioning (A/C) System (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, General Procedures).

33. Install the windshield wiper motor. Refer to procedure: Windshield Wiper Motor (501-16 Windshield Wipers and Washers, Removal and Installation).

34. Connect the ground cable to the battery. Refer to procedure: Specifications (414-00 Charging System - General Information, Specifications).

35. Check the coolant level and top up if necessary.