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Dom



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United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 XS Auto Orkney Grey
Headlight Unit Lens Removal

Hi There,

Does anybody know if it is possible to remove the lens from the headlight unit on a MY13 Freelander, please? After replacing a bulb I noticed that there are clips all around the headlight lens (see attached images) so got me wondering.
Before I go and do any irreversible damage, I thought I would ask first. Basically I want to get some glass shards out (see attached photo) if possible.

Thanks

Dom








 Freelander 2 XS 2013
Freelander SE 2004 (Gone)
Freelander GS 2002 (Gone)

Post #363064 4th Jan 2019 5:19 pm
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Largered



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Cook it in an oven at 220 degs F ... for 8 minutes.
That loosens off the glue, then part the lugs on the front lens.




YOU DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK

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Post #363068 4th Jan 2019 5:54 pm
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Dom



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Hi Largered,

Thanks for the advice. Didn't realise it was glued together, so I think I will give it a miss and live with the broken shards.

Many thanks,

Dom Freelander 2 XS 2013
Freelander SE 2004 (Gone)
Freelander GS 2002 (Gone)

Post #363069 4th Jan 2019 5:57 pm
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Largered



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this may be of some help ??. Remove parts and get a vacuum tube in there.



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Dom



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That seems like a better option. Thanks again for your help. Freelander 2 XS 2013
Freelander SE 2004 (Gone)
Freelander GS 2002 (Gone)

Post #363228 7th Jan 2019 10:37 am
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jules



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Largered wrote:
Cook it in an oven at 220 degs F ... for 8 minutes.
That loosens off the glue, then part the lugs on the front lens.




YOU DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK

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I suppose you have to reheat it to soften the glue again to allow it to go back together tightly to prevent water leaks. Jules

Post #363243 7th Jan 2019 3:11 pm
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