Land Rover Freelander 2 Grille: Fitment, Sensors & Common Damage
On the Freelander 2, a bent mounting bracket from an invisible minor bumper impact is genuinely a commonly documented cause of radar sensor faults on related models.
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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — front bumper grille (aftermarket) Blic 6502-07-6426915P
| Front bumper grille (aftermarket) | Blic 6502-07-6426915P (left); Blic 6502-07-6426919P (left front, black); Blic 6502-07-6426920P (right front, black) |
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| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | None quoted in the catalogue listings — the genuine grille varies by trim level, facelift and sensor options, so order it against your VIN |
Land Rover Freelander 2 Grille: Cosmetic on the Surface, Functional Underneath
There's more going on behind the Land Rover Freelander 2's front grille than its styling suggests: it channels air to the radiator, and on plenty of modern cars it also houses or surrounds sensors for adaptive cruise control and parking assistance. Getting the correct part means accounting for all of that, not just appearance.
Land Rover Freelander 2 Grille: What It Does
Beyond styling, the grille on the Freelander 2 directs airflow to the radiator and, on trims equipped with adaptive cruise control, may house or sit directly in front of the radar sensor used for that system. A grille that looks compatible but lacks the correct sensor cutout can interfere with these systems even if it fits physically.
Land Rover Freelander 2 Grille: Watch: Fitting It
Land Rover Freelander 2 Grille: Generations & Grille Finish
| All generations | Chrome-trimmed mesh grille |
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A Genuinely Useful Piece of Context Worth Knowing About Radar Sensor Faults — Land Rover Freelander 2 Grille
If the adaptive cruise control has stopped working, this is genuinely worth knowing: a bent mounting bracket behind the grille, often caused by a minor bumper impact leaving no visible external damage, is a commonly documented cause of the radar sensor failing on related models.
It's also genuinely worth knowing that if fitting a replacement grille, any radar-transparent panel provision must be correctly matched to your car's specific equipment, since fitting the wrong type can block the sensor entirely.
Land Rover Freelander 2 Grille: Common Damage, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Grille Guide for common damage types, confirming trim-specific fitment, how difficult this job is to DIY, and the ADAS calibration risk with sensor-equipped grilles.
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The same part, covered across other Land Rover models.