How to check your Freelander tyre pressure: On the Freelander, not only can the wrong tyre pressure mean you use more fuel than you need to, but, if this makes the rolling radius of your tyres significantly different, it could cause damage to your drivetrain; quite a serious issue for such a simple check. To […]
How to remove your Freelander 1 hard top: 1. Remove the covers from front of the roof bars 2. Remove the 4 bolts securing the roof bars and with assistance remove the bars. 3. Finally release and disengage the two front latches and unlock the two rear hinges to be able to remove the hard […]
How To Remove Your Door Trim And Speaker On Your Freelander 3-Door Model: 1. Release tweeter panel from front door (The triangular bit of plastic which holds the tweeter and covers the mirror control wires). 2. Disconnect lucars and remove tweeter panel. 3. Remove door pull (handle) centre trim. 4. There are 2 screws securing […]
Before attempting to jump start make sure: – Your ignition is switched off – Take note of any precautions or safety guidelines on your battery case – Make sure that both your Freelander battery and the battery you are jump starting it from are the same voltage. – Make sure that both vehicles are not […]
1. Remove the plastic black cover underneath your two air vents, exposing 2 screws. 2. Remove these screws with a philips head screwdriver and remove the cover. 3. After removing this cover the centre console will move forward where you can then remove the radio. 4. Fit your new stereo of choice by following this […]
What’s good about my Freelander thermostat? A good thermostat speeds engine warm-up and regulates the operating temperature. This results in good fuel economy, lower emissions, better engine performance and longer engine life. Thermostats constantly monitor the temperature of the cooling system and regulate coolant flow through the radiator. The reasons why thermostats fail are largely […]
Are you looking to replace your pollen filter from your Freelander? This example is for a TD4 Facelift model but could still give you an insight on how to replace your filter. The pollen filter is located in the passenger footwell and is easy to spot; the first job is to remove the 4 bolts/screws […]
Essentially there are 4 types of brake disc: Normal Drilled Grooved / Vented Pimpled You can also get a hybrid of usually two types, in which case, combine the pros and cons of both varieties. Normal brake discs:Your standard, flat faced brake discs. Flat faced brake discs have the most surface area touching the brake […]
If you are reconditioning your Freelander engine there are three grinding levels for a crankshaft: 0.25mm or 10 thousandths (0.01) of an inch 0.50mm or 20 thousandths (0.02) of an inch 0.75mm or 30 thousandths (0.03) of an inch If you fit a bearing which is smaller than the amount the crankshaft has been ground […]
Are you having a problem with your power fold mirrors on your Freelander 1? To re-sync the mirrors try pressing the power fold button twice. You can try unplugging the main Freelander battery for 10 minutes to reset everything. If you are getting a banging noise as they unfold and you have been told you […]