Uploaded March 2019 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
This video shows you how to cheaply (£8) fix the rear tailgate window on the Landrover freelander 1 by installing new cables. It also shows an improvement for making sure the window drops by an inch when opening the door, which is a fault they can suffer from.
Here is the kit containing new cables and the motor spool wheel from
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2EVa3C6
Also on Amazon USA &others currently: amzn.to/2VL2qng
A set of various screwdriver bits including the T25 required is here:
on Amazon UK: amzn.to/2SMQzDy
On Amazon USA: amzn.to/2XJj8p3
Moly Grease for lubricating:
Amazon U.K.: amzn.to/2MaNhq8
Amazon USA: amzn.to/2Qh4r8O
Rubber/Nitrile gloves (it can be messy otherwise!):
eBay USA: ebay.us/GGqmTJ
eBay UK: ebay.us/cE1BHK
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3aikbl8
Amazon USA & others: amzn.to/3cdwjpD
Cobalt drills (for drilling a hole for that window drop fix but handy for all sorts of jobs)
On Amazon USA: amzn.to/2OI6pOj
On Amazon UK: amzn.to/2Mgmq0W
Or you could use eBay if you prefer, searching for those keywords, for instance here the cobalt drill bits on eBay:
Ebay USA: ebay.us/LofWEs
Ebay UK: ebay.us/4QD5op
Just search for the other stuff like screwdrivers on either Amazon or Ebay using the links above to get you to the sites quickly.
Videos of fixes on this Freelander TD4 so far:
Rear window fix: youtube.com/watch?v=xLQOzLaq5mw
Crankcase filter upgrade to cut smoke: youtube.com/watch?v=FQwZrjGUN-o
Changing the LP fuel pump and fuel filter: youtube.com/watch?v=BPHUbgBAF_I
Fixing air leaks on corroded alloys: youtube.com/watch?v=vYcPxq3F6a4
How to clean the intercooler to cut smoke: youtube.com/watch?v=UBWhqeH0boY
Fixing the fuel burning heater (aux heater): youtube.com/watch?v=BFVqjFYsV2M
Fixing the clutch, low bite point: youtube.com/watch?v=4X8oAR3aYNA
Fixing the HP fuel pump regulator: youtube.com/watch?v=l0kEew05Vw0
Fixing electric window cable, done on this car, video was on another: youtube.com/watch?v=btQ50b5lHos
Other Freelander videos of mine that may also be useful:
Fitting a low coolant alarm: youtube.com/watch?v=IQXcK0nf_MU
Fixing the SRS warning light:
youtube.com/watch?v=4kap_pNlZHI
Making the petrol k-series engine reliable: youtube.com/watch?v=aMcjc3LmMv0
How to fix & monitor VIS motors on the 2.5 V6 engine: youtube.com/watch?v=_4NNxnxKugI
Starter motor fix (generic Bosch): youtube.com/watch?v=rtuMCh3iIlw
Fixing a torn car seat (generic): youtube.com/watch?v=qRDXUsOD6SA
Clutch slave cylinder fix on petrol k-series cars: youtube.com/watch?v=z8t2dvIP3cY
How to fix the rear electric window: youtube.com/watch?v=BKaiaPNmTzw
How to change the 2.6 V6 (KV6) engine cambelts, cheaply! - youtube.com/watch?v=yztTtYsFF0Q
Check my channel comeinhandynow for other useful videos like calibrating a torque wrench, tips for making brake pipes, checking wheel alignment plus lots more DIY and reviews. Here: youtube.com/channel/UCFakB9XL0kQxxBLctPBYwOA/videos?view_as=public
If anyone wants to show appreciation for any money savings, or just help support the channel and future videos then you now can. Use this link, a few dollars or pounds if you have saved hundreds?....
paypal.me/comeinhandy
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This video shows you how to cheaply (£8) fix the rear tailgate window on the Landrover freelander 1 by installing new cables. It also shows an improvement for making sure the window drops by an inch when opening the door, which is a fault they can suffer from.
Here is the kit containing new cables and the motor spool wheel from
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2EVa3C6
Also on Amazon USA &others currently: amzn.to/2VL2qng
A set of various screwdriver bits including the T25 required is here:
on Amazon UK: amzn.to/2SMQzDy
On Amazon USA: amzn.to/2XJj8p3
Moly Grease for lubricating:
Amazon U.K.: amzn.to/2MaNhq8
Amazon USA: amzn.to/2Qh4r8O
Rubber/Nitrile gloves (it can be messy otherwise!):
eBay USA: ebay.us/GGqmTJ
eBay UK: ebay.us/cE1BHK
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3aikbl8
Amazon USA & others: amzn.to/3cdwjpD
Cobalt drills (for drilling a hole for that window drop fix but handy for all sorts of jobs)
On Amazon USA: amzn.to/2OI6pOj
On Amazon UK: amzn.to/2Mgmq0W
Or you could use eBay if you prefer, searching for those keywords, for instance here the cobalt drill bits on eBay:
Ebay USA: ebay.us/LofWEs
Ebay UK: ebay.us/4QD5op
Just search for the other stuff like screwdrivers on either Amazon or Ebay using the links above to get you to the sites quickly.
Videos of fixes on this Freelander TD4 so far:
Rear window fix: youtube.com/watch?v=xLQOzLaq5mw
Crankcase filter upgrade to cut smoke: youtube.com/watch?v=FQwZrjGUN-o
Changing the LP fuel pump and fuel filter: youtube.com/watch?v=BPHUbgBAF_I
Fixing air leaks on corroded alloys: youtube.com/watch?v=vYcPxq3F6a4
How to clean the intercooler to cut smoke: youtube.com/watch?v=UBWhqeH0boY
Fixing the fuel burning heater (aux heater): youtube.com/watch?v=BFVqjFYsV2M
Fixing the clutch, low bite point: youtube.com/watch?v=4X8oAR3aYNA
Fixing the HP fuel pump regulator: youtube.com/watch?v=l0kEew05Vw0
Fixing electric window cable, done on this car, video was on another: youtube.com/watch?v=btQ50b5lHos
Other Freelander videos of mine that may also be useful:
Fitting a low coolant alarm: youtube.com/watch?v=IQXcK0nf_MU
Fixing the SRS warning light:
youtube.com/watch?v=4kap_pNlZHI
Making the petrol k-series engine reliable: youtube.com/watch?v=aMcjc3LmMv0
How to fix & monitor VIS motors on the 2.5 V6 engine: youtube.com/watch?v=_4NNxnxKugI
Starter motor fix (generic Bosch): youtube.com/watch?v=rtuMCh3iIlw
Fixing a torn car seat (generic): youtube.com/watch?v=qRDXUsOD6SA
Clutch slave cylinder fix on petrol k-series cars: youtube.com/watch?v=z8t2dvIP3cY
How to fix the rear electric window: youtube.com/watch?v=BKaiaPNmTzw
How to change the 2.6 V6 (KV6) engine cambelts, cheaply! - youtube.com/watch?v=yztTtYsFF0Q
Check my channel comeinhandynow for other useful videos like calibrating a torque wrench, tips for making brake pipes, checking wheel alignment plus lots more DIY and reviews. Here: youtube.com/channel/UCFakB9XL0kQxxBLctPBYwOA/videos?view_as=public
If anyone wants to show appreciation for any money savings, or just help support the channel and future videos then you now can. Use this link, a few dollars or pounds if you have saved hundreds?....
paypal.me/comeinhandy
Subscribe to the channel for similar DIY, fixing stuff, car bits and tech reviews here:
youtube.com/user/comeinhandynow?sub_confirmation=1
Note, if you want to be notified of new videos click on the bell symbol on my home page.
The video is about my personal opinion and experience and contains no paid for product placements. No responsibility is accepted for any perceived recommendation for or against a product or feature nor any consequential damage or harm since this video is just my personal experience. You accept by watching this video that you accept any responsibility for any subsequent actions or decisions that you take.
Note on copyright / licensing: This video was created using Apple iMovie and as such any music or video content is fully licensed by their terms and conditions for free publication and distribution.
See the Apple iMovie software license agreement at:
images.apple.com/legal/sla/docs/iMovie.pdf
Which states"all Sample Content included in the Apple Software may be used on a royalty-free basis in your own video projects"
