Stv123

Active Member

• Nov 30, 2019

• #1

Anyone seen a good video or instructions of removing the headlining from a Freelander 2? Do I need to watch out for air bags? I need to put some dashcam wiring up there. Will post a video when I've done it.

 

Nodge68

Well-Known Member

• Nov 30, 2019

• #2

I'd avoid pulling the whole headlining down, when all you need is to drop the front slightly. The wiring will be going up the A pillar anyway, so you should be able to remove the A pillar trim, and feed the wire along from there. That's what I've done on our last 3 family cars.

 

Stv123

Active Member

• Nov 30, 2019

• #3

I think your right. I should get away with dropping one side down. I need to get the reverse camera wires to the tailgate and I should be able to find a suitable power supply at the back somewhere.
Do I need to disable the side airbags?

 

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Denboy

Active Member

• Nov 30, 2019

• #4

No need to drop headlining just push the cable behind the door rubber there is also a very convenient trim on the mid door pillar to tuck it away from there on it's all hidden behind the rear boot trim
Not hard. Saves disturbing the head lining.

 

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Denboy

Active Member

• Nov 30, 2019

• #5

Denboy said:

No need to drop headlining just push the cable behind the door rubber there is also a very convenient trim on the mid door pillar to tuck it away from there on it's all hidden behind the rear boot trim
Not hard. Saves disturbing the head lining.

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Take the power from your reversing lights camera will only operate when needed

 

Nodge68

Well-Known Member

• Nov 30, 2019

• #6

Stv123 said:

I need to get the reverse camera wires to the tailgate and I should be able to find a suitable power supply at the back somewhere.

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Run the video cable along the threshold plate, then there's no need to disturb the side of the headlining, especially in the area of the side airbags.

Denboy said:

Take the power from your reversing lights camera will only operate when needed

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This^^^^ You can access the reverse light feed, when you run the video cable up to the tailgate cable gaiter, running the video and camera power at the same time.