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Adri123



Member Since: 21 Apr 2021
Location: Derbyshire
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United Kingdom 2009 Freelander 2 TD4_e GS Manual Zermatt Silver
Hi - Roof Bars Question

Hi all. New owner of a Freelander 2.

I want to fit roof bars but all info I can see involves drilling holes.

Is that right? Can't you just buy standard LR roof bars that fit without getting the drill out?

Would appreciate any help.

Nick
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Lightwater



Member Since: 21 Aug 2014
Location: Sydney Northern Beaches
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Ukraine 2013 Freelander 2 2.0T SE Auto Fuji White

Just 2 holes in the plastic trims at the front. Lift the trim up & have a look at where the roof rail bracket bolts are underneath. You just need to line up a hole through the plastic trim. A ruler helps.

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I installed my roof rails, it's not difficult but take your time, get the right tools. Not worth bug_ering up the roof.

Get a 21mm socket as you need to take 2 of these out & they can be very tough to free. Without a 21mm socket you can easily round the edges & you will be stuffed.



The 4 rear mounts have plastic plugs, very carefully drill, preferably with pin vise to make hollow, you don't need to drill through, then turn old with pointy nose pliers.
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They don't mention it, but run some Teflon tape around the thread of the new bolts you use. Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

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