Front bumper mount (Freelander 2)

NOTE: The front bumper mount is serviced as a separate weld-on panel.

NOTE: Due to the combined panel thicknesses, it is recommended that spot welding be replaced with MIG welding when performing this repair.

Removal

1. In combination with the front bumper mount, the following is replaced:

• Front bumper trim
• Front bumper
• Hood Latch Panel
• Both front wings

2. For additional information regarding this repair procedure, refer to: For additional information, refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Special Vehicle Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation) / Standard Service Station Techniques (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).

3. Remove the hood latch panel. For more information, refer to the chapter: Hood Latch Panel (501-27, Removal and Installation).

4. Remove the radiator. For additional information, refer to the chapter: Radiator (303-03A Engine Cooling - 3.2L NA - I6, Removal and Installation).

5. Left side: Remove the air intake pipe.

6. Right side: Remove the windshield washer reservoir. For more information, refer to the chapter: Windshield washer reservoir (501-16 Windscreen wipers and washers, Removal and installation).

7. Release the wiring harness and place it aside.

8. Mill out the weld spots.



9. Mill out the weld spots.





10. Separate the connections and remove the panel.

Installation

1. Prepare the connecting surfaces of the old and new panels.

2. Drill holes in the new panel for hot-welding.

3. Apply the new panel and fix it in place. Check the alignment, if correct, proceed to the next step, if not, correct and check again before proceeding to the next step.

4. Weld to the front side member using electrical rivets.



5. Weld with electric rivets to the closing panel of the front side member.



6. Clean all welded joints.



7. To install the relevant panels and mechanical components, perform the removal procedure in reverse order.

[Information obtained from the website: www.LRman.ru]