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SilverLandiTd4

New Member

• Sep 14, 2011

• #1

Hi All, in need of some advise, the sunroof on our freelander is leaking, it's rusted, so lets in water!

It's time for a new one/replacement. I've a few quotes. New is not cheap.

But if I buy one, how easy are these to fit, and would a new one come complete with any required fittings etc.

Is it a big job, or relatively easy!!

Any advise is appreciated.

Plus any OEM and 2nd hand quotes appreciated, plus fitters.


Thanks.

 

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jailon

Active Member

• Sep 14, 2011

• #2

if its like any other sunroof, they're not too hard to fit, just need to make the seals are nice and flexible to ensure a watertight seal.

Look at a seal replacment kit first

LAND ROVER FREELANDER SUNROOF REPAIR KIT 1998-2006 | eBay

 

OldIrishWulf

Well-Known Member

• Sep 14, 2011

• #3

It just takes time to remove all bits holding the roof liner and carefull pull it out the back.Then disconnect the drain pipes then undo about 6 screws .Its a long time since I had mine out but its easy ONCE THE SCREWS CLIPS AND TRIM ARE REMOVED.(FFffff sake}
good luck.

 

wazimu0

Member

• Sep 14, 2011

• #4

Just checked it out in my Haynes Manual...
"Removal of the roof first requires the headlining to be removed, which is a complex and tedious operation in itself, and not a task to be undertaken lightly. Therefore, any problems with the sunroof should be refered to a Land Rover Dealer."

Thanks for that Haynes... Tell me why did I spend £20 on the manual for you to tell me to go to a dealer?

 

biggeeeee

Retired - Living the dream

• Sep 14, 2011

• #5

The copy of RAVE I have covers your vehicle and shows in 16 easy stages how to remove the lining

 

Dippypud

Never Knowingly Understood

Full Member

• Sep 14, 2011

• #6

Haynes manuals make things seem nasty,
yonks ago a Haynes manual told you how to re-build a gearbox piece by piece, now it's 'refer to dealer'.

You need to be bothered enough to have a go at it.

 

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SilverLandiTd4

New Member

• Sep 22, 2011

• #7

Thanks all for taking the time to respond, appreciated. I'm looking into getting a replacement second hand unit.

 

Skynet

Well-Known Member

• Sep 22, 2011

• #8

Think I will have to do this soon before winter sets in..... let me know how you get on

 

Balzo79

New Member

• Apr 29, 2019

• #9

Check your seals first - new ones are cheap enough on fleabay, then check your drain holes - if they're blocked then you'll obviously have water ingress. Use a "snake" to check/clear your drain holes - a "snake" is a tool used by electricians and the like to get cables through tubing or other awkward places. It tends to be made of vinyl or other plastic material and it won't scratch or otherwise damage the drainage channels. The drainage channels should exit below the chassis and I think they are located below the centre posts between the front and rear doors.
A little petroleum jelly will keep your seals flexible and a little more water resistant. All the best.