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JackGlendinning

Member Since: 03 Jun 2020
Location: Goudhurst
Posts: 5

2013 Freelander 2 TD4 S Manual Orkney Grey

Freelander 2 2013 Grill/Bumper replacement?

Hi Everyone!

First post... I recently bought a 2013 TD4 S.
I got some cash off the sale because the grill was more worn that I realised originally, and it's playing on my mind. I've found a good condition replacement but wondered if I could get some advice.

The replacement looks like this.. (pic 1)

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But I notice that all the ones on the net have the full bumper attached too (pic 2 on the right)

Does anyone know if the grille could be separate from the bumper, as in the first pic? Looks almost to me as if the bumper has been trimmed to remove the original bumper.

I don't want to buy a can of worms and a part that I can't fit!

Any help appreciated

Jack

3rd Jun 2020 4:03 pm

ggb

Member Since: 15 Sep 2018
Location: County Antrim
Posts: 245

2014 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Santorini Black

I recently had my front bumper and grille replaced. It came from Land Rover in one piece. If you search this site others have replaced grilles but it seems to require cutting.

3rd Jun 2020 5:01 pm

Bobupndown

Member Since: 26 Dec 2014
Location: Upside down behind the TV!
Posts: 2806

2014 Freelander 2 SD4 GS Auto Orkney Grey

Had mine off and was one piece. I didn't look too closely at the construction but I'd say its plastic welded, the shapes of the grilles would suggest they are fitted together, I'm sure careful disassembly and something like tiger seal would bond the joints robustly. I used it to bond the fog light retaining frames onto my bumper which initially didn't have them and they are never going to move. Welcome by the way!

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https://www.freel2.com/forum/topic30627.html Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

2014 Orkney grey Freelander SD4 GS.
2004 Zambezi silver Discovery 2 Td5 (Gone)
1963 Surf blue Morris Mini Minor Super de Luxe (my little toy)

3rd Jun 2020 6:59 pm

TooBlue

Member Since: 30 Oct 2019
Location: Midlands
Posts: 265

There was a YouTube video by powerful UK a few weeks ago and I think he used a small electric saw
to cut out the grille, so I guess that must be only way to do it.

3rd Jun 2020 7:33 pm

I Like Chips

Member Since: 25 Jun 2017
Location: Ascott Under Wychwood
Posts: 1540

2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Indus Silver

The pieces are heat welded together at the little lugs.

4th Jun 2020 6:50 am

Bobupndown

Member Since: 26 Dec 2014
Location: Upside down behind the TV!
Posts: 2806

Sikaflex or Tigerseal will bond it every bit as well as the original plastic welding then. Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

2014 Orkney grey Freelander SD4 GS.
2004 Zambezi silver Discovery 2 Td5 (Gone)
1963 Surf blue Morris Mini Minor Super de Luxe (my little toy)

4th Jun 2020 9:14 am

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