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Seating: Removal & Installation Land Rover Freelander II facelift

Seats 60 illustrations ~1383 words

INSTALLATION

  1. Install the front seat using new bolts. Torque: 40 Nm
  2. Connect the front seat harness electrical connectors.
  3. Install the rear front seat base trim.
  4. Install the front seat base trim.

REMOVAL

WARNINGTo avoid accidental deployment, the restraints control module backup power supply must be depleted. Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable(s) before commencing any repair or adjustment to the supplemental restraint system (SRS), or any component(s) adjacent to the SRS sensors. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNINGAlways wear safety glasses when working on an air bag equipped vehicle and when handling an air bag module. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
WARNINGTo minimize the possibility of premature deployment, do not use radio key code savers when working on the supplemental restraint system. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
WARNINGTo minimize the possibility of injury in the event of premature deployment, always carry a live air bag module with the bag and trim cover pointed away from the body. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
WARNINGTo minimize the possibility of premature deployment, live air bag modules must only be placed on work benches which have been ground bonded and with the trim cover facing up. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNINGNever probe the electrical connectors of air bag modules or any other supplemental restraint system component. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
WARNINGPainting over the driver air bag module trim cover or instrument panel could lead to deterioration of the trim cover and air bags. Do not for any reason attempt to paint discolored or damaged air bag module trim covers or instrument panel. Install a new component. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
WARNINGMake sure that sufficient time has elapsed after disconnecting the battery ground cable(s), before commencing work on the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

Note. Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to «SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-531959-S27829531522013022000000) .
  2. Make the SRS system safe. Refer to «STANDARD WORKSHOP PRACTICES»(ref-531926-S36228198052013022000000) .
  3. Remove the front safety belt buckle. Refer to «FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE»(ref-531957-S21743912582013022000000) .
  4. Torque: 25 Nm
  5. Remove the seat armrest. See «FRONT SEAT ARMREST»(ref-531981-S02393645022013022000000) .
  6. See figue
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Note. This procedure covers the removal and installation of both rear seat backrests and the LH rear seat backrest cover. The RH rear seat backrest cover is similar. All notes and cautions must be followed strictly to avoid any chance of NVH or failure of the rear seat backrests.

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  1. Release the RH rear seat backrest outer pivot pin bushing.
  2. Using a screwdriver, release the outer pivot pin bushing locking arm.
  3. Release the RH rear seat backrest outer pivot pin bushing from the mounting bracket. Release the RH rear seat backrest from the LH rear seat backrest.
  4. Remove and discard the RH rear seat backrest outer pivot pin bushing.
  5. If installed, release the armrest. Remove and discard the armrest pivot bushing spring clips.
  6. Slide the armrest upwards. Slide the armrest outwards.
  7. Remove the armrest backing plate. Remove and discard the 4 fir tree clips.
  8. Install the safety belt webbing retainer.
  9. Remove the rear center safety belt lower anchor nut.
  10. Release the LH rear seat backrest outer pivot pin bushing.
  11. Using a screwdriver, release the outer pivot pin bushing locking arm.
  12. Release the LH rear seat backrest outer pivot pin bushing from the mounting bracket. Carefully slide the LH rear seat backrest inner pivot pin out of the center hinge pivot bushing.
  13. Remove and discard the LH rear seat backrest outer pivot pin bushing.
  14. Remove the center safety belt trim panel.
  15. Remove the rear seat backrest release button trim panel.
  16. Using a screwdriver, depress the locking tang. Pull the guide tube upwards. Remove and discard the head restraint guide tubes.
  17. Release the rear seat backrest cover from the rear seat backrest frame.
  18. Release the rear seat backrest cover and pad assembly from the rear seat backrest release button.
  19. Release the rear center safety belt and lower anchor from the backrest cover.
  20. Remove the rear seat backrest cover and pad assembly.
  21. Remove and discard the hog rings.

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  1. Using hog ring pliers, install the 13 hog rings.
  2. Guide the rear center safety belt and lower anchor through the backrest cover.
  3. Install the rear seat backrest cover and pad assembly.
  4. Secure the rear seat backrest cover and pad assembly around the rear seat backrest release button.
  5. Secure the rear seat backrest cover to the rear seat backrest frame.
  6. Install new head restraint guide tubes.
  7. Install the rear seat backrest release button trim panel.
  8. Install the center safety belt trim panel.
  9. Install the head restraints.
  10. Install a new LH rear seat backrest outer pivot pin bushing. Torque: 35 Nm
  11. Install the LH rear seat backrest inner pivot pin to the center hinge pivot bushing. Carefully lower the LH rear seat backrest outer pivot pin bushing into the mounting bracket.
  12. Install a new bolt to the outer pivot pin bushing locking arm. Torque: 23 Nm
  13. Install the LH rear quarter trim access panel.
  14. Secure the rear center safety belt lower anchor. Torque: 40 Nm
  15. Remove the safety belt webbing retainer.
  16. If installed with armrest, install new armrest pivot bushing spring clips.
  17. Install 4 new fir tree clips to the armrest backing plate. Install the armrest backing plate.
  18. Install the armrest.
  19. Install a new RH rear seat backrest outer pivot pin bushing. Torque: 35 Nm
  20. Install the service pad to the RH rear seat backrest inner pivot bushing.
  21. Carefully guide the RH rear seat backrest inner pivot bushing onto the LH rear seat backrest inner pivot pin. Carefully lower the RH rear seat backrest outer pivot pin bushing into the mounting bracket.
  22. Install a new bolt to the outer pivot pin bushing locking arm. Torque: 23 Nm
  23. Install the RH rear quarter trim access panel.

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  1. Remove the cover.
  2. Remove the Torx bolt.
  3. Raise the seat armrest to the position shown. Slide the seat armrest towards the center of the vehicle.
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Tighten the Torx bolt to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

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  1. Raise the seat base for access.
  2. Remove the cover.
  3. Remove the Torx bolt.
  4. Remove the seat armrest. Raise the seat armrest to the position shown. Slide the seat armrest towards the center of the vehicle.
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Tighten the Torx bolt to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

Note. In this procedure the cushion is removed as an assembly. There is a separate procedure showing removal of the cushion cover.

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  1. Torque: 25 Nm
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Note. The front seat track motor is supplied as part of the front seat lower frame assembly.

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  1. Remove the front seat. See «FRONT SEAT»(ref-531981-S11331410532013022000000) .
  2. Release the seat control switch.
  3. TORQUE: 25 Nm
  4. TORQUE: 25 Nm
  5. TORQUE: 10 Nm
  6. See figure NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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  1. Raise the seat base for access.
  2. Remove the drive cable. Disconnect the seat motor electrical connector.
  3. Remove the 2 clips.
  4. Remove the front seat track motor.
  1. Install the front seat track motor. Install the drive cable. Install the 2 clips.
  2. Install the drive cable. Connect the seat motor electrical connector.

Note. Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

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  1. Remove the front seat. See «FRONT SEAT»(ref-531981-S11331410532013022000000) .
  2. Remove the front seat cushion assembly. See «FRONT SEAT CUSHION»(ref-531981-S03505716442013022000000) .
  3. Torque: 10 Nm
  4. Torque: 10 Nm
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Note. Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

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  1. Remove the front seat backrest cover. See «FRONT SEAT BACKREST COVER»(ref-531981-S25175836652013022000000) .
  2. Remove the front seat backrest pad.
  3. Torque: 10 Nm
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Note. Front seat height adjustment motor is supplied as part of the front seat frame assembly.

Note. Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

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  1. Remove the front safety belt buckle. Refer to «FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE»(ref-531957-S21743912582013022000000) .
  2. Remove the front seat cushion assembly. See «FRONT SEAT CUSHION»(ref-531981-S03505716442013022000000) .
  3. Torque: 25 Nm
  4. Torque: 10 Nm
  5. Torque: 4 Nm
  6. Torque: 25 Nm
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Note. Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

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  1. Remove the front seat cushion assembly. See «FRONT SEAT CUSHION»(ref-531981-S03505716442013022000000) .
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Note. LH rear seat cushion cover shown, RH similar.

Note. Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

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  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Note. Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to «SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-531959-S27829531522013022000000) .
  2. Remove the front seat backrest cover. See «FRONT SEAT BACKREST COVER»(ref-531981-S25175836652013022000000) .
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Note. Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

  1. Remove the front seat cushion cover. See «FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVER»(ref-531981-S13205441662013022000000) .
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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  1. Torque: 25 Nm
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to «SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-531959-S27829531522013022000000) .
  2. Make the SRS system safe. Refer to «SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING»(ref-531957) or Refer to «SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING»(ref-531958) .
  3. Remove the front seat backrest cover. See «FRONT SEAT BACKREST COVER»(ref-531981-S25175836652013022000000) .
  4. Remove the front seat backrest pad.
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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