Front roof panel with sunroof (Freelander 2)

NOTE: Front roof panel is serviced as a separate welded panel.

Removing

1. In combination with the front roof panel, the following is replaced:

Windshield
Sunroof panel

2. For more information regarding this repair procedure, see: For more information, refer to the chapter: Body and frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Special Information and Approval Checks, Description and Operation) / Standard techniques used at the service station (100-00 General information, Description and principle of operation).

3. Disconnect both wires from the battery.

4. Remove the windshield. For more information, see the chapter: Windshield (501-11 Glass, frames and mechanisms, Removal and installation).

5. Remove both front seats. For more information, see chapter: Front seat (501-10 Seat, Removal and installation).

6. Remove the sunroof panel. For more information, see chapter: Sunroof (501-17 Sunroof, Removal and installation).

7. Remove both side curtain airbag modules. For more information, refer to the chapter: Curtain side airbag module (501-20B Secondary restraint system, Removal and installation).

8. Remove the seat belt retractors for both front seats. For more information, see chapter: Front seat belt retractor (501-20A Seat belt system, Removal and installation).

9. Remove both rear seat belt retractors. For more information, see chapter: Rear seat belt retractor (501-20A Seat belt system, Removal and installation).

10. Release the wiring harness and place it aside.

11. Remove 2 21mm head screws, 1 on each side.

12. Mill out the weld points.

13. Separate the connections and remove the old panel.

Installation

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

2. Apply adhesive to the areas shown.

3. Attach the new panel and lock it in place. Check the reconciliation, if correct, go to the next step, if not, correct and check again before proceeding to the next step.

4. Screw in 2 bolts with a head of 21 mm.