Precautions when repairing the body (Freelander 2)

The electronic control units installed in the vehicle require precautions when performing repair welding. The intense heat and vibration that occur during welding may cause damage to the electronic units. In particular, certain precautions must be taken when removing or disconnecting the RCM control unit.

Do not allow electronic modules or buses to come into contact with the ground or power supply of the welding electrode.

Seat belt mounting points play an important role in ensuring passenger safety. It is important to comply with all factory specifications when performing repair work on these parts. Please note that high-strength low-alloy steel is used for seat belt mounting parts. Therefore, if possible, use factory seat belts complete with buckle and fastening parts. Panel cuts should be made so as not to damage the seat belt mounting parts.

All welds located within 250 mm of the seat belt attachment points must be carefully checked for strength, including areas between weld points.

Remove the battery before welding near it.

Use extreme caution when welding around the fuel tank or other components that contain fuel. If the filler neck or fuel line must be separated to gain access for welding, the fuel tank must be drained and removed.

It is prohibited to weld on elements of a charged air conditioning system. The same applies if there is a risk of heating the air conditioning system.

Connect the ground connection of the electric welding equipment directly to the element to be welded. Make sure that there are no electrically insulating elements between the ground connection and the welding area.

Adjacent parts of the vehicle and nearby vehicles should be protected from sparks thrown during welding and exposure to heat.