Land Rover Freelander Owners Handbook Lrl 18 02 50 501 Rover

Fuses
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SUPPLEMENTARY FUSE BOX*
WARNING
Batteries emit explosive hydrogen gas; 
ensure that sparks, flames and other ignition 
sources are kept away from the engine 
compartment.
An additional, supplementary fuse box is fitted 
to some vehicles, containing fuses for the 
heated front screen.Fuse specification for vehicles with a heated 
front screen
H5256
Fuse 
numberRating 
(amps)Circuit protected
1 30 LH heated front screen
2 30 RH heated front screen
3 7.5 Switch illumination 
4- - 

Bulb Replacement
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Bu lb  Rep lace mentREPLACING BULBS
Check the operation of all exterior lamps before 
you use the vehicle.
Replacement bulbs
NOTE: All bulbs must be rated at 12 volts
NOTE: In certain territories it is a legal 
requirement to carry spare bulbs, in case of 
bulb failure. A replacement bulb kit is available 
as an approved accessory from your Land 
Rover Retailer.
IMPORTANT
Before replacing a bulb, always switch off 
the ignition switch and appropriate lighting 
switch to prevent any...

Bulb Replacement
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HEADLAMP - LOW BEAM
The headlamp low beam bulb can be accessed 
from within the engine compartment.
1.Turn the circular plastic cover a quarter 
turn anti-clockwise (open) and pull 
rearwards to remove. 
2.Detach the electrical connector from the 
rear of the bulb.
3.Unhook the wire securing clip (arrowed in 
small inset) and pivot it away from the rear 
of the bulb.
4.Remove the bulb.
NOTE: When fitting the new bulb, ensure that 
the metal tab is located in the upper recess.WARNING...

Bulb Replacement
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HEADLAMP - HIGH BEAM
The headlamp high beam bulb can be accessed 
from within the engine compartment.
1.Turn the circular plastic cover a quarter 
turn anti-clockwise (open) and pull 
rearwards to remove. 
2.Detach the electrical connector from the 
rear of the bulb.
3.Unhook the wire securing clip (arrowed in 
small inset) and pivot it away from the rear 
of the bulb.
4.Remove the bulb.
NOTE: When fitting the new bulb, ensure that 
the metal tab is located in the upper...

Bulb Replacement
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FRONT SIDE LAMP/DIRECTION 
INDICATOR
The front side/direction indicator lamps are 
reached through an access panel in the wheel 
arch liner. To release the panel, first remove the 
fixing shown in the upper inset.
1.Push the centre pin of the fastener A in 
upper inset, firmly into its body (as 
condition B).
2.Prise the fastener from the access panel.
3.Holding the curved tab, push the access 
panel upwards (as arrowed in main 
illustration). This will enable the panel to 
be...

Bulb Replacement
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SIDE REPEATER LAMP
Push the lens firmly towards the rear of the 
vehicle and withdraw the lamp unit from the 
wing.
Twist to release the bulb holder from the lamp 
unit, then pull the bulb from its socket.
When refitting the lamp unit, ensure that the 
little tabs (arrowed in illustration) are pointing 
towards the front of the vehicle.
REAR LAMP CLUSTER 
(Reverse & rear marker/fog guard lamps) 
1.Remove the three Torx (size 20) screws 
securing the lamp unit to the body and...

Bulb Replacement
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FRONT FOG LAMPS
To access the bulb; using a suitable tool, lever 
the fog lamp surround panel out of the front 
bumper. Remove the three securing screws to 
release the lamp unit. Ease the unit out of the 
front bumper.To remove the bulb from the lamp unit, twist 
and pull, press in the two lock tabs on the 
electrical connector to release the bulb. Fit a 
new bulb to the connector and re-fit into the fog 
lamp unit.
NOTE: Do not touch the bulb glass with your 
fingers. If necessary,...

Bulb Replacement
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BUMPER MOUNTED LAMPS
(Rear direction indicator & tail/stop 
lamps)
1.Remove the two Torx (size 20) screws 
securing the lamp unit to the bumper.
Withdraw the lamp unit from the bumper. 
Disconnect the electrical connectors from 
the lamp unit if necessary.2.Twist the appropriate bulb holder 
anti-clockwise and pull to release from the 
lamp unit. (The indicator is located above 
the tail/stop lamp).
NOTE: The bulb holders are colour coded 
to facilitate correct reconnection, white...

Bulb Replacement
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HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP
To gain access to the lamp unit, the taildoor 
glass needs to be lowered (see ‘ELECTRIC 
TAILDOOR GLASS’, page 83).
Remove the 3 screws securing the front of the 
lamp unit to the surround and withdraw the 
lamp unit.
Twist the bulb holder anti-clockwise, then pull 
the bulb to remove.
NUMBER PLATE LAMPS
Remove both screws to release the lamp unit. 
Withdraw the lamp unit from its surround.
Twist the appropriate bulb holder 
anti-clockwise to release, then pull...

Bulb Replacement
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FRONT COURTESY & MAP READING
LIGHTS (5 door models)
Front courtesy light
Insert a small, flat-bladed screwdriver into the 
indent on one side of the centre lens (arrowed 
in illustration). Prise the centre lens from the 
light unit, then pull the bulb from the clips.Map reading lights
Remove the centre lens (as described on 
previous page) to reveal two Torx screws.
Remove both screws.
Use a larger flat-bladed screwdriver to prise the 
courtesy light unit from the headlining, then...