Depending on the year of manufacture, the mounting points differ slightly.
How to remove the front bumper
- lift up the hood.
- we unscrew the four screws (twisted from top to bottom) that secure the upper part of the front bumper.
- on the bottom side, we unscrew eight screws (twisted from the bottom up), which fasten the lower part.
- we pull out three pistons (inserted from the bottom up), in front of the lower bumper grille.
- we turn the wheels in turn to the left and right sides, in the inner part of the arch.
- in the wheel arches, we unscrew two screws on each side, which fasten the slats.
- behind the fenders, we unscrew the screws (twisted from the bottom up) that attach the sides to the wings.
- release the sides from the guide profiles in the wings.
- with the assistant, we remove the bumper forward (be careful not to break the wires).
- we release the electrical connectors from the fog lights.
How to remove the rear bumper
- open the trunk lid.
- in the trunk opening, unscrew the six screws and remove the cover plate.
- under the cover plate, unscrew five screws (twisted from top to bottom).
- unscrew the two screws that secure the upper part of the rear bumper (these screws can be either under the rear lights, which are tedious to remove, or in the trunk opening. See attachment diagrams).
- on the bottom side, unscrew the four screws (twisted from the bottom up).
- we release the wheel arch extensions (rear part, you need to pull on yourself).
- under the wheel arch extensions, we pull out two pistons that attach the corners to the wings.
- in the wheel arches, we unscrew the screws that secure the sides.
- release the retainers in the wings.
- with the assistant, we remove the bumper back (we look so as not to break the wires).
- disconnect the connectors of electrical equipment.
Land Rover Freelander Series 1, model code L314, production: 1997-2006. Restyling 2003-2006.
Body type:
5-door SUV
3-door convertible suv
Assembling:
Solihull, United Kingdom
Rayong, Thailand (Thai Swedish Assembly)
Shah Alam, Malaysia
Silverton, South Africa (Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa)
Plastic bumpers (may differ):
Polypropylene plus triple copolymer of ethylene, propylene and diene, 5% mineral filler. Marking >PP EPDM T5<
Polypropylene plus triple copolymer of ethylene, propylene and diene, 10% mineral filler. Marking >PP EPDM T10<