Freel2.com - View topic - My Freelander Auto Biography


Forum-Gallery-Shop-Sponsors « Advertise on Freel2.com

Home · FAQ · New Posts · My Posts · PMs · Search · Members · Members Map · Calendar · Profile · Donate · Register · Log In

Home > My Freelander 2 > My Freelander Auto Biography

Page 6 of 10

Print this entire topic ·

Mav71

Member Since: 15 Nov 2008
Location: Leicester
Posts: 2575

2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Manual Stornoway Grey

chrisr1806 wrote:
Thanks Mav. They sound easy to fit.

No probs, it should take about 5 minutes to do all four. Freelander 2 HSE Lux 2013MY - Barolo Black with Ivory Leather. Alpine DVD - Privacy -Evoque 20" Dynamic Wheels and more to come.........

24th Mar 2013 11:57 am

gravon 42

Member Since: 10 Jan 2013
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 522

2013 LR2 TD4 Dynamic Manual Santorini Black

Mav71 wrote:
gravon 42 wrote:
Hi Mav, can you tell me how you remove the seat squab. I need to remove
mine to get the leather replaced, so if I can save a bit on labour charges???

In bolt the front of the seat from the floor, disconnect the seat belt like I have done above. Then the base is held on by 4 screws if I remember correctly.

Hi Mav. From the picture it looks like Steve is removing something from the back of the seat, with the
caption that you don't have to remove the seat to remove base. I'm a bit confused

24th Mar 2013 12:44 pm

chrisr1806

Member Since: 20 Oct 2012
Location: None
Posts: 2220

2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Santorini Black

Hi Mav,

If you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay for the MY13 fog light surrounds?

Cheers

27th Mar 2013 9:49 pm

Mav71

Member Since: 15 Nov 2008
Location: Leicester
Posts: 2575

gravon 42 wrote:
Mav71 wrote:
gravon 42 wrote:
Hi Mav, can you tell me how you remove the seat squab. I need to remove
mine to get the leather replaced, so if I can save a bit on labour charges???

In bolt the front of the seat from the floor, disconnect the seat belt like I have done above. Then the base is held on by 4 screws if I remember correctly.

Hi Mav. From the picture it looks like Steve is removing something from the back of the seat, with the
caption that you don't have to remove the seat to remove base. I'm a bit confused

Bolts are at the front, then you have to move the seat from the location points at the back of the seat. Then the screws can be removed. Freelander 2 HSE Lux 2013MY - Barolo Black with Ivory Leather. Alpine DVD - Privacy -Evoque 20" Dynamic Wheels and more to come.........

2nd Apr 2013 2:01 pm

Mav71

Member Since: 15 Nov 2008
Location: Leicester
Posts: 2575

chrisr1806 wrote:
Hi Mav,

If you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay for the MY13 fog light surrounds?

Cheers

£18 plus a few pence plus VAT each. Freelander 2 HSE Lux 2013MY - Barolo Black with Ivory Leather. Alpine DVD - Privacy -Evoque 20" Dynamic Wheels and more to come.........

2nd Apr 2013 2:03 pm

Stafford1

Member Since: 30 Mar 2013
Location: Saddleworth
Posts: 5

I've really enjoyed reading your post, your FL is stunning .

2nd Apr 2013 6:19 pm

chrisr1806

Member Since: 20 Oct 2012
Location: None
Posts: 2220

Hi Mav,

How did you fit your body side mouldings? Sorry for all of my questions, I'm a complete novice.

2nd Apr 2013 7:14 pm

Yanwoo

Member Since: 29 Jan 2013
Location: Surrey
Posts: 280

2011 Freelander 2 SD4 XS Auto Galway Green

Really appreciate your efforts in writing this up, I would never have known all this stuff was doable otherwise. Thanks (and looks great!) FL2 2011 SD4 XS in Galway Green

3rd Apr 2013 7:37 am

Monza

Member Since: 02 Mar 2011
Location: NL
Posts: 37

2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Manual Zermatt Silver

Great thread...

Question: reading the part about the steering wheel trim, you mention to dab the spline to mark the position of the wheel. But you don't say how to get the wheel of the column... Is there a big nut or something?

Thanks!!

4th Apr 2013 8:36 pm

Mav71

Member Since: 15 Nov 2008
Location: Leicester
Posts: 2575

A few new pics after an 8 hour detailing session!

I think I must have spent 8 hours over the weekend giving the Land Rover a full detail inside and out, to get the winter crap off!

She is now over 6 1/2 years old with 59000 miles on it. So she is ageing well!

I think she will keep us going for another year! But I am really tempted to go for the 10 years of ownership! Freelander 2 HSE Lux 2013MY - Barolo Black with Ivory Leather. Alpine DVD - Privacy -Evoque 20" Dynamic Wheels and more to come.........

8th Apr 2013 10:22 am

Mav71

Member Since: 15 Nov 2008
Location: Leicester
Posts: 2575

chrisr1806 wrote:
Hi Mav,

How did you fit your body side mouldings? Sorry for all of my questions, I'm a complete novice.

No problem! At one end, the mouldings locate into the shape of the door skin. Then peel off and stick on. I measured a car that had them from the factory to ensure the other end was at the right height.

Monza wrote:
Great thread...

Question: reading the part about the steering wheel trim, you mention to dab the spline to mark the position of the wheel. But you don't say how to get the wheel of the column... Is there a big nut or something?

Thanks!!

Yes, one nut. Undo it and the wheel comes off. Freelander 2 HSE Lux 2013MY - Barolo Black with Ivory Leather. Alpine DVD - Privacy -Evoque 20" Dynamic Wheels and more to come.........

8th Apr 2013 10:24 am

chrisr1806

Member Since: 20 Oct 2012
Location: None
Posts: 2220

Looking good! Your car looks younger than mine, even though mines only 19 months old! I got my car washed yesterday and its shine has been restored. I need new windscreen now, I massive chip hit the corner of the windscreen and a crack has formed.

I would keep your car, if it doesn't become unreliable. Maybe you should wait for the new FL3?

Chris

8th Apr 2013 10:31 am

Mav71

Member Since: 15 Nov 2008
Location: Leicester
Posts: 2575

chrisr1806 wrote:
Looking good! Your car looks younger than mine, even though mines only 19 months old! I got my car washed yesterday and its shine has been restored. I need new windscreen now, I massive chip hit the corner of the windscreen and a crack has formed.

I would keep your car, if it doesn't become unreliable. Maybe you should wait for the new FL3?

Chris

To be honest Chris, that is what I am tempted to do. It is only 2 years away now as the new one arrives in spring/summer 2015.

So as we were planning to keep ours for another 12 months anyway, what is an extra year when we have had it this long! Freelander 2 HSE Lux 2013MY - Barolo Black with Ivory Leather. Alpine DVD - Privacy -Evoque 20" Dynamic Wheels and more to come.........

8th Apr 2013 10:45 am

chrisr1806

Member Since: 20 Oct 2012
Location: None
Posts: 2220

How do you keep your seats looking great? I clean mine every month with leather cleaner and the look ok. Mine have also gone very creased .

8th Apr 2013 1:42 pm

Mav71

Member Since: 15 Nov 2008
Location: Leicester
Posts: 2575

I just ensure that any marks are not left for ages and generally keep on top of it.

You won't avoid creases in leather, but just ensure your seat foams are good. Freelander 2 HSE Lux 2013MY - Barolo Black with Ivory Leather. Alpine DVD - Privacy -Evoque 20" Dynamic Wheels and more to come.........

8th Apr 2013 2:14 pm

Page 6 of 10

All times are GMT

< Previous Topic | Next Topic >

Posting Rules

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum