Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Land Rover
01 Freelander 2001MY ON Workshop Manual - Service Procedures - 5th Edition - NAS 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 INTRODUCTION26 27 28 29 GENERAL INFORMATION30 31 GENERAL DATA32 IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS33 34 35 TORQUE WRENCH SETTINGS36 37 LIFTING AND TOWING38 CAPACITIES, FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS39 MAINTENANCE40 ENGINE - K SERIES KV641 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 EMISSION CONTROL49 50 51 ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - SIEMENS52 FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM - PETROL53 54 COOLING SYSTEM - K SERIES KV655 56 MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS - K SERIES KV657 58 59 60 INTERMEDIATE REDUCTION DRIVE61 62 63 AUTOMATIC GEARBOX - JATCO64 DRIVESHAFTS65 66 67 REAR AXLE & FINAL DRIVE68 69 70 STEERING71 72 FRONT SUSPENSION73 REAR SUSPENSION74 75 BRAKES76 RESTRAINT SYSTEMS77 78 DOORS79 80 EXTERIOR FITTINGS81 82 INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS83 84 85 86 SCREENS87 88 SEATS89 90 91 SUNROOF92 93 HOOD94 95 BODY DIMENSIONS96 97 98 99 PANEL REPAIRS100 101 102 103 104 105 BODY SEALING MATERIALS106 107 108 109 CORROSION PREVENTION AND SEALING110 111 PAINTING112 HEATING AND VENTILATION113 114 AIR CONDITIONING115 116 117 WIPERS AND WASHERS118 CHARGING AND STARTING119 LIGHTING120 121 CONTROL UNITS122 123 SECURITY124 WINDOWS125 IN CAR ENTERTAINMENT126 HARNESSES127 DRIVER CONTROLS128 129 NAVIGATION SYSTEM130 131 INSTRUMENTS
Land Rover Freelander Service Procedures29 · GENERAL INFORMATION
29 · General

Electrical precautions

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Freelander Service Procedures
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Electrical precautions
GENERAL INFORMATIONElectrical precautions
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GENERAL INFORMATION

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Electrical precautions

General
The following guidelines are intended to ensure the 
safety of the operator and ensure the prevention of 
damage to the electrical and electronic components 
fitted to the vehicle. Where necessary, specific 
precautions are detailed in the individual procedures 
of this manual.

Equipment
Prior to commencing any test procedure on the 
vehicle, ensure that the relevant test equipment is 
working correctly and any harness or connectors are 
in good condition. It is particularly important to check 
the condition of the lead and plugs of mains operated 
equipment.

Polarity
Never reverse connect the vehicle battery and 
always ensure the correct polarity when connecting 
test equipment.

High Voltage Circuits
Whenever disconnecting live ht circuits, always use 
insulated pliers and never allow the open end of the 
ht lead to contact other components, particularly 
ECU's.

Exercise caution when measuring the voltage on the 
coil terminals while the engine is running, high 
voltage spikes can occur on these terminals.

Connectors and harnesses 
The engine compartment of a vehicle is a particularly 
hostile environment for electrical components and 
connectors:

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Always ensure electrically related items are dry 
and oil free before disconnecting and 
connecting test equipment.

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Ensure disconnected multiplugs and sensors 
are protected from being contaminated with oil, 
coolant or other solutions. Contamination could 
impair performance or result in catastrophic 
failure.

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Never force connectors apart using tools to 
prise apart or by pulling on  the wiring harness.

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Always ensure locking tabs are disengaged 
before disconnection, and match orientation to 
enable correct reconnection.

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Ensure that any protection (covers, insulation 
etc.) is replaced if disturbed.

Having confirmed a component to be faulty:

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Switch off the ignition and disconnect the 
battery.

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Remove the component and support the 
disconnected harness.

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When replacing the component, keep oily hands 
away from electrical connection areas and push 
connectors home until any locking tabs fully 
engage.

Battery disconnection
Before disconnecting the battery, disable the alarm 
system and switch off all electrical equipment. If the 
radio is to be serviced, ensure the security code has 
been deactivated.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical 
components, always disconnect the battery 
when working on the vehicle's electrical system. 
The ground lead must be disconnected first and 
reconnected last.

CAUTION: Always ensure that battery leads are 
routed correctly and are not close to any 
potential chafing points.

Battery charging
Only recharge the battery with it removed from the 
vehicle. Always ensure any battery charging area is 
well ventilated and that every  precaution is taken to 
avoid naked flames and sparks.

Ignition system safety precautions
The vehicle's ignition system produces high voltages 
and the following precautions should be observed 
before carrying out any work on the system:

WARNING: Before commencing work on an 
ignition system, ensure all high tension 
terminals, adapters and diagnostic equipment 
are adequately insulated and shielded to prevent 
accidental personal contacts and minimise the 
risk of shock. Wearers of surgically implanted 
pacemaker devices should not be in close 
proximity of ignition circuits or diagnostic 
equipment.

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