Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2004 Land Rover Freelander (LN) V6-2.5LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Electrical
Torque Wrench Settings
| TORQUE DESCRIPTION | METRIC | IMPERIAL |
| Alternator drive belt tensioner bolt | 25 Nm | 18 lbf.ft |
| Alternator mounting bracket bolts (K1.8) | 25 Mm | 18 lbf.ft |
| Alternator pivot and adjustment bracket bolts (K1.8) | 25 Nm | 18 lbf.ft |
| Alternator to front mounting plate nut and bolts (KV6) | 45 Nm | 33 lbf.ft |
| Alternator support bracket bolts (K1.8) | 25 Nm | 18 lbf.ft |
| Alternator pivot and adjustment bracket bolts (K1.8) | 25 Nm | 18 lbf.ft |
| Alternator to mounting bracket bolts (Td4): | ||
| - M8 | 25 Nm | 18 lbf.ft |
| - M10 | 45 Nm | 9.5 lbf.ft |
| Alternator upper and lower bolts (K1 8 with A/C) | 45 Nm | 33 lbf.ft |
| Ancillary drive belt idler pulley to mounting Allen bolt (Td4) | 25 Nm | 18 lbf.ft |
| Battery cable to alternator terminal nut (Td4 & KV6) | 10 Nm | 7.5 lbf.ft |
| Battery cable to starter motor solenoid nut (K1.8 & Td4) | 8 Nm | 6 lbf.ft |
| Battery cable to starter motor solenoid nut (K1.8 & Td4) | 13 Nm | 9.5 lbf.ft |
| Battery clamp bolt | 12 Nm | 9 lbf.ft |
| Battery and starter motor lead to underbonnet fusebox bolts | 8 Nm | 6 lbf.ft |
| 'E' box mounting nut | 9 Nm | 7 lbf.ft |
| Passenger compartment fusebox mounting plate to body bolts | 8 Nm | 6 lbf.ft |
| Passenger compartment fusebox to mounting plate bolts | 8 Nm | 6 lbf.ft |
| Starter motor mounting bolts (Td4) | 45 Nm | 33 lbf.ft |
| Starter motor to engine upper and lower nuts and bolts (K1.8) | 45 Nm | 33 lbf.ft |
| Starter motor to engine upper and lower nuts and bolts (K1.8) | 80 Nm | 59 lbf.ft |
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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