1998 JAGUAR X308 air condition

Climate Co
ntrol System - General
Information - Refrigerant Adding
Gen
eral Procedures
CAUTION: If oil was drawn out during the recovery process, the correct amount may be added directly from the
recovery, recycle and recharge station (if so equipped) prior to the charging process. It must be stressed that the need to
protect compressor oil from moisture is vital, observe the pr ocedures in HANDLING LUBRICATING OIL and those concerning
excessive engine speed.


1. In order that the
air conditioning system may operate
efficiently it must contain a full refrigerant charge. The
indications of some system defects, and the results of certain
tests, will show that a low charge is the most probable cause of
the fault. In such cases the ch arge should be recovered from
the system, the weight noted, and the correct amount added.
Should refrigerant be added in liquid form, the engine speed
must not exceed 2000 rpm for a period of two minutes after
first running the compressor. If the engine speed is excessive,
compressor damage may occur du e to the lubricating oil and
the liquid refrigerant being initia lly forced around the system as
a 'slug', thus taking oil away from the compressor. These
marginal lubrication conditions in the compressor will cease as
the refrigerant becomes gaseous.
Never attempt to estimate the amount of refrigerant in a
system. Always recover and rech arge with the correct charge
weight; this is the only accurate method.

Climate Control System - General Infor
mation - Refrigerant System Tests
Gen
e
ral Procedures
WARNING: USE EXTREME CARE AND OBSERVE ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS RELATED TO THE USE OF REFRIGERANTS.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
CAUTION: The A/C refrigerant analyzer mu st be used before the recovery of any vehicle' s A/C refrigerant. Failure to
do so puts workshop bulk refrigerant at risk of contamination. If the vehicle A/C refrigerant is contaminated, refer the
customer to return to the repair facility that carried out the last A/C repair. If the customer wishes to pay the additional
cost, use the A/C recovery equipment that is designated for recovering contaminated A/C refrige rant. All contaminated A/C
refrigerant must be disposed of as hazardous waste. To prevent possible pe rsonal injury, for all equipment, follow the
equipment manufacturer's procedures and instructions.
• NOTE: Jaguar Cars Ltd. supports the effi cient usage, recovery and recycling of the refrigera nt used in passenger car air
conditioners. Jaguar Cars Ltd. recommend s the use of UL-approved recovery/recycling equipment during any A/C system
repair and recharge procedure which requ ires that the system be evacuated.


1. Us
e UL-approved recovery/recycling equipment to evacuate
and recover the A/C system.
Follow t h
e equipment manufacturer's procedures and
instructions for use of equipment.

Air Distribution and Filtering - Air Distri
bution and Filtering
Description an
d Operation
Air Distribution


Ou
tside air enters the plen
um via four inlets in the lower windshield panel.
If the air conditioning system is operating in FRESH mode (not recirculation mode), then air is drawn through the four
plenum apertures (and particle filters where fitted) and into the air conditioni ng unit via the blower interconnecting ducts in
the LH and RH blower assemblies. Air is c ooled and dehumidified as it passes through the evaporator and is then 'reheated'
to the required temperature as it passes through the heater matrix.
In RECIRCULATION mode, the air in the pass enger compartment is drawn into the air conditioning unit via the recirculation
air inlets on the blower assemblies.
In FRESH mode, air flows from the cabin into the trunk through a gap between the backlight and the parcel shelf. The air is
exhausted from the vehicle through extraction vent assemblies (incorporating one way flaps) whose outlets are above the
rear mufflers.
Air Flow Path

Air Distribution Modes
Bi
-level mode

Ai
r Distribution Box (ADB)

The upper air distribution box ADB, is fixed to the defog duct and instrument panel assembly, and seals by contact pressure
to the outlet (top) of the air conditioning unit. The ADB inco rporates two servo motor operated flaps which regulate airflow
to:
Windshield and door drop
glass
Instrument panel

- center, left
hand and right hand vents
The center vent duct incorporat es a baffle plate which balances the volume of air flow between the center and right and left
hand vents.
5R
ear intermediate footwell duct - RH
6R

ear footwell duct - RH
7R

ear face duct - RH
8R

ear face duct - LH
9R

ear footwell duct - LH
10R

ear intermediate footwell duct - LH
11D

river footwell duct - LHD
12Fac

e level duct -

LH
It
em
De
scription
1Ai

r outlet - side vent
2Servo motor -

instrume
nt panel center vent
3Servo motor -
defog vent
4Ai

r outlet - instrume
nt panel center vent
5Ai
r outlet - defog vent


It
em
De
scription
1Fac

e level duct - RH
2Passenger footwel

l duct - LHD
3Fac

e level duct - center
4Rear

face primary duct

Engine speed (valve closed with the engine not running) Demand (set) temperature In-car temperature sensor Solar sensor
Re-heating of the refrigerated air is contro lled by the time that the water valve is open (i.e. not energised) over a six secon d
interval. The duty cycle of the water valve, the time open / time closed, is controlled by the A/CCM.
Maximum heating demand will cause the water valve to be fu lly open (not energised) to allow maximum coolant flow
through the heater matrix.
At Maximum cooling, the water va lve will be fully closed (energised) to prevent hot (engine temperature) coolant entering
the heater circuit; the pump however will continue to circulate coolant through both the heater matrix and water valve
bypass.
The water valve defaults open when the ignition is OFF.
Under engine stall conditions, when ignition is ON, the water valve will be open.
Water Pump Assembly
Located in the same area as the water valve, the water pump continually circulates coolant through the heater matrix
except when the conditions below apply:
The engine coolant is below 16°C. The ignition is OFF. Under engine stall conditions, when ignition is ON. Control panel OFF
Non return valves
The heater bypass hose has a non-return valve, located between the engine feed and return hoses. The valve prevents the
water pump from recirculating coolant fro m the heater at low engine speeds.
The flow indicator arrow embossed on the valve bo dy MUST point towards the coolant header tank.
CAUTION: Coolant flow will be compromi sed if either valve is fitted incorrectly. Observe the correct direction.
A second non-return valve is located betw een the water pump and water valve. This valve prevents hot coolant from flowing
into the heater with the engine switched off. The flow indicator arrow MUST point towards the water pump.
Heater feed and return hoses
The heater feed and return hoses are connected to the engine feed and return hoses by 'Quick-Fit' connection unions. The
feed hose has a Norma R20 connector and the return hose a Norma push and seal connector. The coolant system bleed
joints have Cobra clamps. All remaining hose connections have spring band hose clamps.
The engine feed hose is connected to the engine bypass hous ing and the engine return hose is connected to the engine
water pump.
Clamp Identification

Heating and Ventilation - Heater Core and Evaporator Core Housing
Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable (IMPORTANT, see SRO
86.15.19 for further information).
2. Recover refrigerant from air co nditioning system; refer to
82.30.30.
3. Drain radiator coolant only; refer to 26.10.01 or (SC)
26.10.01.
4. Remove instrument panel for access, refer to 76.46.01.

5. From under the hood: Disconnect air conditioning pipes at the
evaporator.
1. Remove bolts.
2. Discard O-rings.
3. Install suitable blanking plugs.

6. Disconnect heater hoses from heater matrix pipes.
1. Release spring band clips and disconnect heater hoses.
2. Install suitable blanking plugs.

7. From inside the vehicle: re move driver footwell duct.
Remove screw.
Remove duct.
8. Remove upper steering column lower fixings.
1. Remove nut.
2. Remove bolt.

19. Reconnect air conditioning pipes at the evaporator.
Remove blanking plugs.
Install, fully seat and lubr icate new O-ring seals.
Install bolts.
20. Install instrument pane l; refer to 76.46.01.
21. Recharge air conditioning system; refer to 82.30.30.
22. Re-fill cooling system; refer to 26.10.01 or (SC) 26.10.01.
23. Reconnect battery ground cable (IMPORTANT, see SRO
86.15.15 for further information).

Air Conditioning - Air Conditioning
Description and Operation
Introduction

Parts List
The climate control system features fully automatic control of temperature, blower speed (airflow) and air distribution to
maintain optimum comfort under most driving conditions.
Manual controls are provided to allow the operator to over-ride automatic operation.
System Features
ItemPart NumberDescription
1—Fascia panel with integral ducting
2—Heater / cooler assembly
3—A/CCM
4—Blower LH and RH
5—Plenum
6—Control panel
7—Solar sensor
8—Assembly valve - water
9—Assembly pump - water
10—Temperature sensor - external
11—Compressor
12—Pressure switch - 4 level
13—Motorized in-car aspirator (LHD shown)
14—Receiver drier
15—Condenser