1997 JAGUAR XJ6 lock

4Detach the wood finishing panel (see
illustration).
5Unscrew the inside lock knob, then remove
the remaining screws securing the upper half
of the door trim panel and detach it from the
vehicle (see illustration).
6Detach the screw from the top edge of the
lower door trim panel (see illustration).
7Pry out the courtesy lamp lens, then detach
the retaining screw from inside the lamp
housing (see illustrations).
8Remove the armrest trim cover, then
detach the retaining screws from behind the
cover (see illustrations).
9Insert a wide putty knife, a screwdriver or a
special trim panel removal tool between thetrim panel and the head of the retaining clips
to disengage the retaining clips along the outer
edges of the door panel (see illustration). Pry
only at the clip locations or the panel could be
damaged.
10Once all of the clips are disengaged,
detach the trim panel, unplug any electrical
connectors and remove the trim panel from
the door by gently pulling it up and out.
11For access to the inner door, peel back
the watershield, taking care not to tear it. To
refit the trim panel, first press the watershield
back into place. If necessary, add more
sealant to hold it in place.
12Refitting is the reverse of removal.19 Door- removal,
refitting and adjustment
3
Note:The door is heavy and somewhat
awkward to remove and refit - at least two
people should perform this procedure.
Removal and refitting
1Raise the window completely in the door,
then disconnect the battery negative cable.
Caution: If the stereo in your vehicle is
equipped with an anti-theft system, make
sure you have the correct activation code
before disconnecting the battery.
11•8 Bodywork and fittings
18.6 Detach the screws along the top
edge of the lower trim panel18.7a Prise out the courtesy lamp lens18.7b Remove the retaining screw from
inside the lamp housing
18.8a Push up on the bottom to detach the
armrest/pull handle trim cover18.8b Remove the screws behind the
armrest/pull handle trim cover18.9 Disengage the retaining clips along
the outer edge of the door trim panel
3261 Jaguar XJ6 18.4 Gently prise out the clips securing the wood finish panel
18.5 Detach the screws located behind the wood finisher panel,
then remove the upper portion of the door trim panel

2Open the door all the way and support it on
jacks or blocks covered with rags to prevent
damaging the paint.
3Remove the door trim panel and water
deflector as described in Section 18.
4Unplug all electrical connections, ground
wires and harness retaining clips from the
door. Note:It is a good idea to label all
connections to aid the reassembly process.
5From the door side, detach the rubber
conduit between the body and the door, then
carefully pull the wiring harness through the
conduit hole and remove it from the door.
6Mark around the door hinges with a pen or
a scribe to ease alignment during reassembly.
7On front doors, work through the door
access hole to remove the hinge-to-door
nuts. On rear doors the hinge-to-body bolts
are more accessible and can be removed by
simply opening the front door and removing
the bolts (see illustrations).
8Have an assistant hold the door, remove
the bolts or nuts and lift the door off.
9Refitting is the reverse of removal.
Adjustment
10Having proper door to body alignment is a
critical part of a well functioning doorassembly. First check the door hinge pins for
excessive play. Note: If the door can be lifted
(1/16-inch or more) without the car body
moving, the hinges should be replaced.
11Door-to-body alignment adjustments are
made by loosening the hinge-to-body or hinge-
to-door bolts and moving the door. Proper
body alignment is achieved when the top of
doors are parallel with the roof section, the
front door is flush with the wing, the rear door is
flush with the rear quarter panel and the
bottom of the doors are aligned with the lower
rocker panel. If these goals can’t be reached by
adjusting the hinge-to-body or hinge-to-door
bolts, body alignment shims may have to be
purchased and inserted behind the hinges to
achieve correct alignment.
12To adjust the door closed position, scribe
a line or mark around the striker plate to
provide a reference point. Check that the door
latch is contacting the centre of the latch
striker. If not, adjust the up-and-down
position first.
13Finally, adjust the latch striker position, so
the door skin is flush with the rear door (front)
or rear quarter panel (rear) and provides
positive engagement with the latch
mechanism (see illustration).
20 Door latch, lock cylinder and
handles- removal and refitting
2
Door latch
1Raise the window, then remove the door
trim panel and watershield as described in
Section 18.
2Working through the large access hole,
disengage the outside door handle-to-latch
rod and the inside handle-to-latch cable (see
illustration).
3All door locking rods are attached by plastic
clips. The plastic clips can be removed by
unsnapping the portion engaging the
connecting rod and then by pulling the rod out
of its locating hole.
4Remove the screws securing the latch to
the door (see illustration), then remove the
latch assembly from the door.
5Refitting is the reverse of removal.
Outside handle
and door lock cylinder
6To remove the outside handle and lock
cylinder assembly, raise the window then
Bodywork and fittings 11•9
11
19.13 Adjust the door lock striker by
loosening the hex nut and gently tapping
the striker in the desired direction20.2 Detach the outside handle-to-latch
rod (A), then remove the inside handle-to-
latch cable (B)20.4 Remove the latch screws (arrowed)
from the end of the door, and pull the latch
assembly through the access hole.
3261 Jaguar XJ6 19.7a Work through the door access hole (arrowed) to remove
the hinge-to-door retaining nuts from inside the door
19.7b Open the front door to access the rear door hinge-to-body
bolts (arrowed)

remove the door trim panel and watershield
as described in Section 18.
7Working through the access hole, detach
the outside handle retaining nuts (see
illustration),then pull the handle away from
the door.
8Disengage the plastic clip that secures the
outside handle-to-latch rod (see illustration).
9Remove the handle and lock cylinder
assembly from the vehicle.
10Refitting is the reverse of removal.
Inside handle and cable
11Remove the door trim panel as described
in Section 18 and peel away the watershield.
12Detach the inside handle-to-latch cable
(see illustration 20.2).
13Remove the inside handle retaining bolts
(see illustration).
14Pull the handle and cable assembly free
and remove them from the door.15Refitting is the reverse of removal.
21 Door window glass
regulator-
removal and refitting
3
1To remove the window regulator assembly,
raise the window to its full upright position,
then remove the door trim panel and
watershield as described in Section 18.
2Tape the window to the door glass frame to
secure the window in the full upright position.
3Remove the regulator and motor mounting
bolts (see illustration).
4Disconnect the electrical connector from
the window regulator motor.
5Slide the equaliser arms out of the window
glass channel and remove the regulator and
motor assembly through the service hole in
the door frame.Warning: The regulator arms are
under pressure and can cause
serious injury if the motor is
removed without locking the
sector gear. The motor and regulator can
now safely be separated.
6Refitting is the reverse of removal.
11•10 Bodywork and fittings
3261 Jaguar XJ6 20.7 The outside handle retaining nuts (arrowed) can be reached
through the access hole in the door
20.8 Detach the plastic clip securing the lock rod
20.13 After removing the cable from the latch assembly, detach
the handle retaining bolts, then pull the handle and cable
assembly free from the vehicle21.3 Detach the window regulator bolts (arrowed)
If the motor or regulator
needs replacing, it will be
necessary to lock the sector
gear to the regulator back-
plate. This can be done by fastening the
sector gear to the backplate with a bolt
inserted through one of the holes in the
backplate and sector gear and secured
with a nut. If none of the holes line up,
drill a hole through the backplate and
sector gear.

3261 Jaguar XJ6
12
Chapter 12
Body electrical system
1 General information
The electrical system is a 12-volt, negative
earth type. Power for the lights and all
electrical accessories is supplied by a
lead/acid-type battery which is charged by
the alternator.
This Chapter covers repair and service
procedures for the various electrical
components not associated with the engine.
Information on the battery, alternator,
distributor and starter motor will be found in
Chapter 5.
It should be noted that when portions of the
electrical system are serviced, the cable
should be disconnected from the negative
battery terminal to prevent electrical shorts
and/or fires.
2 Electrical fault finding-
general information
A typical electrical circuit consists of an
electrical component, any switches, relays,
motors, fuses, fusible links, in-line fuses or
circuit breakers related to that component
and the wiring and electrical connectors that
link the component to both the battery andthe chassis. To help you pinpoint an electrical
circuit problem, wiring diagrams are included
at the end of this Chapter.
Before tackling any troublesome electrical
circuit, first study the appropriate wiring
diagrams to get a complete understanding of
what makes up that individual circuit. Trouble
spots, for instance, can often be narrowed
down by noting if other components related to
the circuit are operating properly. If several
components or circuits fail at one time,
chances are the problem is in a fuse or earth
connection, because several circuits are often
routed through the same fuse and earth
connections.
Electrical problems usually stem from
simple causes, such as loose or corroded
connections, a blown fuse, a melted fusible
link or a bad relay. Visually inspect the
condition of all fuses, wires and connections
in a problem circuit before diagnosing it.
If testing instruments are going to be
utilised, use the diagrams to plan ahead of
time where you will make the necessary
connections in order to accurately pinpoint
the trouble spot.
The basic tools needed for electrical fault
finding include a circuit tester or voltmeter (a
12-volt bulb with a set of test leads can also
be used), a continuity tester, which includes a
bulb, battery and set of test leads, and a
jumper wire, preferably with a circuit breaker
incorporated, which can be used to bypasselectrical components. Before attempting to
locate a problem with test instruments,
use the wiring diagram(s) to decide where to
make the connections.
Voltage checks
Voltage checks should be performed if a
circuit is not functioning properly. Connect
one lead of a circuit tester to either the
negative battery terminal or a known good
earth. Connect the other lead to a electrical
connector in the circuit being tested,
preferably nearest to the battery or fuse. If the
bulb of the tester lights, voltage is present,
which means that the part of the circuit
between the electrical connector and the
battery is problem free. Continue checking the
rest of the circuit in the same fashion. When
you reach a point at which no voltage is
present, the problem lies between that point
and the last test point with voltage. Most of
the time the problem can be traced to a loose
connection. Note:Keep in mind that some
circuits receive voltage only when the ignition
key is in the Accessory or Run position.
Finding a short
One method of finding shorts in a circuit is
to remove the fuse and connect a test light or
voltmeter in its place. There should be no
voltage present in the circuit. Move the wiring
harness from side to side while watching the
test light. If the bulb goes on, there is a short Airbag system - general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Bulb renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Central locking system - description and check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Circuit breakers - general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Cruise control system - description and check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Direction indicators/hazard flashers - general information . . . . . . . . 7
Electric aerial - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Electric side view mirrors - description and check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Electric sunroof - description and check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Electric window system - description and check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Electrical fault finding - general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Fuel, oil and temperature gauges - check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Fuses - general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Headlight housing (1992 to 1994 models) - removal and refitting . . . 19Headlights - adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Headlights - renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Heated rear window - check and repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Horn - check and renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Ignition switch and key lock cylinder - removal and refitting . . . . . . 9
Inertia switch - description and check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
In-line fuses - general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Instrument cluster - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Instrument panel switches - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Radio and speakers - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Relays - general information and testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Steering column switches - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Windscreen wiper motor - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Wiring diagrams - general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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Contents
Easy,suitable for
novice with little
experienceFairly easy,suitable
for beginner with
some experienceFairly difficult,
suitable for competent
DIY mechanic
Difficult,suitable for
experienced DIY
mechanicVery difficult,
suitable for expert DIY
or professional
Degrees of difficulty
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to earth somewhere in that area, probably
where the insulation has rubbed through. The
same test can be performed on each
component in the circuit, even a switch.
Earth check
Perform an earth test to check whether a
component is properly earthed. Disconnect
the battery and connect one lead of a self-
powered test light, known as a continuity
tester, to a known good earth. Connect the
other lead to the wire or earth connection
being tested. If the bulb goes on, the earth is
good. If the bulb does not go on, the earth is
not good.
Continuity check
A continuity check is done to determine if
there are any breaks in a circuit - if it is
passing electricity properly. With the circuit off
(no power in the circuit), a self-powered
continuity tester can be used to check the
circuit. Connect the test leads to both ends of
the circuit (or to the “power” end and a good
earth), and if the test light comes on the circuit
is passing current properly. If the light doesn’t
come on, there is a break somewhere in the
circuit. The same procedure can be used
to test a switch, by connecting the continuity
tester to the power in and power out sides of
the switch. With the switch turned On, the test
light should come on.
Finding an open circuit
When diagnosing for possible open circuits,
it is often difficult to locate them by sight
because oxidation or terminal misalignment
are hidden by the electrical connectors.
Merely wiggling an electrical connector on a
sensor or in the wiring harness may correct
the open circuit condition. Remember this
when an open circuit is indicated when
diagnosing a circuit. Intermittent problems
may also be caused by oxidised or loose
connections.Electrical fault finding is simple if you keep
in mind that all electrical circuits are basically
electricity running from the battery, through
the wires, switches, relays, fuses and fusible
links to each electrical component (light bulb,
motor, etc.) and to earth, from which it is
passed back to the battery. Any electrical
problem is an interruption in the flow of
electricity to and from the battery.
3 Fuses- general information
The electrical circuits of the vehicle are
protected by a combination of fuses, circuit
breakers and In-line fuses. The fuse blocks
are located in the left and right side kick
panels and in the centre console glove box
(see illustrations).
Each of the fuses is designed to protect a
specific circuit, and the various circuits are
identified on the fuse panel cover.
Miniaturised fuses are employed in the fuse
blocks. These compact fuses, with blade
terminal design, allow fingertip removal and
renewal. If an electrical component fails,
always check the fuse first. The best way tocheck the fuses is with a test light. Check for
power at the exposed terminal tips of each
fuse. If power is present on one side of the
fuse but not the other, the fuse is blown. A
blown fuse can be confirmed by visual
inspection (see illustration).
Be sure to renew blown fuses with the
correct type. Fuses of different ratings are
physically interchangeable, but only fuses of
the proper rating should be used. Replacing a
fuse with one of a higher or lower value than
specified is not recommended. Each electrical
circuit needs a specific amount of protection.
The amperage value of each fuse is moulded
into the fuse body.
If the renewal fuse immediately fails, don’t
renew it again until the cause of the problem
is isolated and corrected. In most cases, this
will be a short circuit in the wiring caused by a
broken or deteriorated wire.
4 In-line fuses-
general information
Some circuits are protected by in-line
fuses. In-line fuses are used in such circuits
as the windscreen wiper system, headlight
12•2 Body electrical system
3261 Jaguar XJ6 3.1a The left side fusebox is located in the passenger’s side kick
panel, behind the fuse panel cover
3.1b The right side fusebox is located in the driver’s side kick
panel, behind the fuse panel cover
3.1c A third fusebox is located in the
centre console glove box3.3 When a fuse blows, the metal element
between the terminals melts - the fuse on
the left is blown, the one on the right is ok

wash system, radio memory and the ABS
main feed and pump circuits.
In-line fuses are located through out the
vehicle depending on the year, make and
model. Consult the wiring diagrams at the end
of this Chapter for further information.
In-line fuses also have a blade terminal
design, which allow fingertip removal and
renewal. If an electrical component fails,
always check the fuse first. A blown fuse is
easily identified through the clear plastic
body. Inspect the element for evidence of
damage (see illustration 3.3).
Be sure to renew blown fuses with the
correct type. Fuses are usually colour-coded
to indicate their rating. Fuses of different
ratings are physically interchangeable, but
only fuses of the proper rating should be
used. Replacing a fuse with one of a different
value than specified is not recommended.
Each electrical circuit needs a specific
amount of protection. The amperage value of
each fuse is moulded into the fuse body.If the renewal fuse immediately fails, don’t
renew it again until the cause of the problem
is isolated and corrected. Don’t substitute
anything else for the fuse. In most cases, this
will be a short circuit in the wiring caused by a
broken or deteriorated wire.
5 Circuit breakers-
general information
Circuit breakers generally protect
components such as electric windows, central
locking and headlights. On some models the
circuit breaker resets itself automatically, so
an electrical overload in the circuit will cause it
to fail momentarily, then come back on. If the
circuit doesn’t come back on, check it
immediately. Once the condition is corrected,
the circuit breaker will resume its normal
function. Some circuit breakers have a button
on top and must be reset manually.To test a circuit breaker, use an ohmmeter
to check continuity between the terminals. A
reading of zero to 1.0 ohms indicates a good
circuit breaker. An open circuit reading on the
meter indicates a bad circuit breaker.
6 Relays- general information
and testing
2
General information
Several electrical accessories in the vehicle,
such as the fuel injection system, electric
windows, central locking, etc, use relays to
transmit the electrical signal to the component.
Relays use a low-current circuit (the control
circuit) to open and close a high-current circuit
(the power circuit). If the relay is defective, that
component will not operate properly. The
relays are mounted throughout the vehicle (see
illustrations). If a faulty relay is suspected, it
Body electrical system 12•3
12
3261 Jaguar XJ6 1988 to 1989 relay location details

5Disconnect the electrical connectors from
underneath the steering column and remove
the switch or switches from the vehicle.
6Refitting is the reverse of removal.
9 Ignition switch
and key lock cylinder-
removal and refitting
2
Warning: Later models are
equipped with airbags. To
prevent accidental deployment
of the airbag, which could cause
personal injury or damage to the airbag
system, DO NOT work in the vicinity of the
steering column or instrument panel. The
manufacturer recommends that, on airbag
equipped models, the following procedure
be performed at a dealer service
department or other properly equipped
repair facility because of the special tools
and techniques required to disable the
airbag system.
Caution: If the stereo in your vehicle is
equipped with an anti-theft system, make
sure you have the correct activation code
before disconnecting the battery.1Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2Remove the steering wheel (Chapter 10).
3Remove the steering column trim covers
(see Chapter 11).
4Remove the steering column switch
mounting plate screws (see illustration).
5Remove the shear-head bolts retaining the
ignition switch/lock cylinder assembly and
separate the bracket halves from the steering
column. This can be accomplished by drilling
out the centre of the screws and using a screw
extractor to remove them (see illustration).
6Place the new switch assembly in position,
refit the new shear-head bolts and tighten
them until the heads snap off.
7The remainder of the refitting is the reverse
of removal.
10 Instrument panel switches-
removal and refitting
1
Warning: Later models are
equipped with airbags. To
prevent accidental deployment
of the airbag, which could cause
personal injury or damage to the airbagsystem, DO NOT work in the vicinity of the
steering column or instrument panel. The
manufacturer recommends that, on airbag
equipped models, the following procedure
be performed at a dealer service
department or other properly equipped
repair facility because of the special tools
and techniques required to disable the
airbag system.
Caution: If the stereo in your vehicle is
equipped with an anti-theft system, make
sure you have the correct activation code
before disconnecting the battery.
1Remove the lower trim cover(s) (see
illustration).
2To remove the vehicle condition monitor
(VCM) switch assembly, simply depress the
switch retaining clip and lower the switch
assembly from the instrument panel (see
illustration).
3To remove the headlight switch assembly,
detach the switch knob and remove the hex
nut securing the switch to the instrument
panel (see illustration). Depress the retaining
clip securing the switch, disconnect the
electrical connectors and remove the switch
assembly from the instrument panel.
4Refitting is the reverse of removal.
12•6 Body electrical system
10.1 Remove the lower trim cover(s) from
the instrument panel switch assembly10.2 Depress the clip on the front, lower
the switch assembly from the instrument
panel and unplug the connectors10.3 Detach the headlight switch knob,
then remove the hex nut securing the
switch to the instrument panel (arrowed)
3261 Jaguar XJ6 9.4 Remove the switch mounting plate screws (arrowed). Lower
the mounting plate and switch assembly to access the ignition
switch/key lock cylinder
9.5 To remove the ignition switch/lock cylinder assembly, drill out
the centre of the two retaining bolts (arrowed) and remove them
with a screw extractor

5Pull the headlight out slightly and
disconnect the electrical connector from the
rear of the light, then remove the light from the
vehicle.
6To refit, position the new unit close enough
to connect the electrical connector. Make
sure that the numbers moulded into the lens
are at the top.
7Refit and tighten the retaining ring. Test the
headlight operation.
8The remainder of the refitting is the reverse
of removal.
Halogen gas-filled bulbs
9Disconnect the electrical connector from
the bulb assembly. Rotate the headlight bulb
connector 1/4-turn anti-clockwise (viewed
from the rear) (see illustration).
10Withdraw the bulb assembly from the
headlight housing.
11Without touching the glass with your bare
fingers (see the Warningat the start of the
Section), insert the new bulb assembly into
the headlight housing and rotate the bulb
socket 1/4-turn clockwise to refit it.
12Plug in the electrical connector and test
headlight operation.
18 Headlights- adjustment
5
Note:The following procedure is intended for
emergency use only, and we strongly
recommend that the headlight aim is only
checked using optical beam-setting
equipment. It is important that the headlights
are aimed correctly. If adjusted incorrectly
they could blind the driver of an oncoming
vehicle and cause a serious accident or
seriously reduce your ability to see the road.
The headlights should be checked for proper
aim every 12 months and any time a new
headlight is installed or front end body work is
performed.
1Adjustment should be made with the
vehicle sitting level, the petrol tank half-full
and no unusually heavy load in the vehicle.2Early models with sealed beam headlights
have four adjusting knobs protruding through
the backside of the radiator support. The
vertical (up and down) adjustment knobs are
located above the headlight and the horizontal
(left to right) adjusting knobs are located
below the headlight (see illustration).
3On later models with halogen bulbs,
adjustments are made in the same manner as
described in the previous step, except there
are only two adjusting knobs which tilt the
headlight housing to the desired angle.
4If the headlight housing has been replacedor the vehicle has suffered front-end damage,
refer to following procedure.
5This method requires a blank wall, masking
tape and a level floor.
6Position masking tape vertically on the wall
in reference to the vehicle centreline and the
centrelines of both headlights (see
illustration).
7Position a horizontal tape line in reference
to the centreline of all the headlights. Note:It
may be easier to position the tape on the wall
with the vehicle parked only a few inches
away.
12•10 Body electrical system
3261 Jaguar XJ618.2 The headlight horizontal
adjustment knob (A) is located at the
top of the headlight and the vertical
adjustment knob (B) is below the headlight
17.4 Loosen the retaining ring screws
(arrowed) a few turns - rotate the retaining
ring anti-clockwise to remove it17.9 Disconnect the electrical connector
and rotate the bulb assembly 1/4-turn
anti-clockwise
18.6 Headlight
adjustment details