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JonBonTempi

Member Since: 09 Dec 2016
Location: Cambs
Posts: 2

2010 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Bali Blue

Should this have a cover?

I had my windscreen replaced today due to it cracking. The Autoglass tech pointed out that there seemed to be a cover missing on the bulkhead when he removed the large plastic piece at the bottom of the windscreen that covers the wiper mechanism. He wasn't sure if there was supposed to be something there but you can see right in through to the internal blower motor!
Can anybody shed some light on this please? Am I missing something? The vehicle has been looked after by the dealer from new........
The photo shows the area and hole in question......
Thanks in advance for any help......

9th Dec 2016 9:01 pm

taztastic

Member Since: 03 Feb 2011
Location: North West
Posts: 8652

Welcome

9th Dec 2016 9:42 pm

SYFL2

Member Since: 16 Jun 2012
Location: Sheffield
Posts: 2620

2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

As Taz's picture shows you are missing the whole cover,collection of leaves in his pic are optional

10th Dec 2016 8:50 am

alex_pescaru

Member Since: 12 Mar 2009
Location: RO
Posts: 4643

I believe you didn't payed attention to what he said....
seemed to be a cover missing on the bulkhead when he removed the large plastic piece at the bottom of the windscreen that covers the wiper mechanism
So he has that big cover.

Don't know for sure but I will look today when I will go out...

10th Dec 2016 9:08 am

Jimboland

Member Since: 06 Dec 2015
Location: Northants
Posts: 749

2012 Freelander 2 SD4 GS Auto Santorini Black

It looks like it should have a grill to allow air through to the blower motor because it looks like there is a foam rubber bit around the edge of the opening - but when Alex has a look you will know for certain.

J

10th Dec 2016 11:27 am

Winslet

Member Since: 01 Oct 2013
Location: Bedfordshire
Posts: 281

There is no cover missing - it looks like it but the opening is as it should be. You can see a flap that moves when air recirculation mode is selected, otherwise I agree it does look like something is missing.

Hope that helps. 2016 BMW X3 30d SE in red
MY2013 SD4 XS Firenze Red, 19" 10 spoke contrast paint wheels, Signature Strips, Grand Black Lacquer trim, Cold Climate Pack - gone!
2007 TD4 S Stornoway Grey - gone!

10th Dec 2016 11:33 am

shiggsy

Member Since: 13 Jan 2013
Location: Kent
Posts: 799

2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Baltic Blue

As said above, its for getting fresh air into the HVAC, internally there is a flap that moves to shut off the outside air when recirculation is on

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10th Dec 2016 12:52 pm

JonBonTempi

Member Since: 09 Dec 2016
Location: Cambs
Posts: 2

Many thanks for the replies folks.
I thought it was for fresh air but needed to check I wasn't about to fritz the electrics as soon as it rained.....
thanks again.....

10th Dec 2016 4:33 pm

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