1998 JAGUAR X308 air condition

Twin blower assemblies Center mounted evaporator, heater and air distribution unit Electric solenoid water valve controlled heating Electric water pump assembly Servo motor driven air distribution flaps Dedicated side glass defrost / demist vents External temperature sensor Motorised in-car aspirator Solar sensor
Electronic Control Panel
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Digital temperature display Manual fan speed level External temperature display Celsius / Fahrenheit selection Heated windshield switch (where fitted) Heated backlight switch Defrost switch Manual airflow distribution overrides (4) Access to self diagnostic system and error codes
Sensors
External ambient temperature sensor Motorized in-car aspirator Heater matrix temperature sensor Evaporator temperature sensor Solar sensor
These sensors feedback information to the Air Conditioning Control Module (A/CCM) which automatically adjusts air
temperature, airflow volume and distributi on from the air conditioning unit to maintain a stable passenger compartment
average temperature under changing weather conditions.
Major Components

Condenser:
Multi-pass fin-over-tube type, mounted in front of the engine cooling pack and directly to the radiator.
Pressure (Bitron) switch:
Located in the discharge pipe. Provides a signal, via the A/CCM, to th e ECM, to disengage the compressor clut ch should the refrigerant pressure be
< 2 bar or > 30 bar.
Provides a hard-wired signal to the ECM, to switch the cool ing fans to HIGH speed at 22 bar rising pressure and to
LOW speed at 17,5 bar falling pressure.
Provides a hard-wired signal to the ECM, to switch the radiator cooling fans to LOW speed at 12 bar rising pressure
and to switch the fans OFF at 8 bar falling pressure.
Expansion Valve

Parts List
The expansion valve is located inside the heater / air conditioning unit and comprises of a diaphragm, connected by a
capillary tube to a temperat ure sensing bulb, which regulates the valve according to temperature variations at the
evaporator outlet pipe. This component is NOT serviceable. See 'Refrigeration Cycle'
Air Conditioning (Heater / Cooler) Unit
ItemPart NumberDescription
1—Valve body
2—Pressure spring
3—Diaphragm
4—Capillary tube
5—Temperature sensing bulb
6—Valve inlet
7—Valve outlet
8—Equalizer pipe

Parts List
The air conditioning unit houses the evap orator, heater matrix and their temperatur e sensors. The unit also incorporates
two servo motor operated air distribution flaps which regulate airflow to the front and rear footwells and the quantity of
airflow through the cool air bypass (air which by-passes he ater matrix) up to the upper air distribution box (ADB).
When the footwell flap is open, air is du cted to the front and rear footwell areas via the lower air distribution duct (LADD)
and appropriate ducts. The LADD is clipped to the bottom of the air conditioning unit case an d the front foot ducts clipped
onto the outlets of the LADD.
Condensate (water) which forms on the evaporator fins is drained out of the unit case through two drains, located either
side of the unit underneath the evaporator. The liquid is routed to the vehicle exterior via flexible tubes which are located
behind the firewa ll heatshield.
Refrigeration Cycle
ItemPart NumberDescription
1—Air inlet - LH (RH opposite, not shown)
2—Servomotor - cool air bypass
3—Servomotor - footwell outlet
4—Air outlet - footwell
5—Air outlet - ADB (with foam seal)

Air Conditioning - Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor
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. Remove supercharger drive belt (where fitted); refer to
18.50.08.
4. Remove front end accessory dr ive belt; refer to 12.10.40 or
(SC) 12.10.40.

5. NOTE: A commercially availa ble brake pipe clamp is
recommended. Do not over tighten.
Clamp power steering reservoir to pump feed hose.
6. Raise vehicle for access

7. NOTE: Position drain tin to collect the fluid when union nut is
released.
Disconnect steering rack hose from pump. 1. Release union nut.
2. Discard O-ring.
3. Install suitable blanking plugs.

8. Disconnect clutch harness connector from compressor.
1. Disconnect connector.
9. Disconnect lines from compressor.
Discard O-rings.
Install suitable blanking plugs.

8. Install front end accessory drive belt; refer to 12.10.40 or (SC)
12.10.40.
9. Install supercharger drive belt (where fitted); refer to
18.50.08.
10. Reconnect battery ground cable (IMPORTANT, see SRO
86.15.15 for further information).
11. Recharge air conditioning system; refer to 82.30.30.
12. Check / bleed / top up power stee ring fluid reservoir; refer to
211-02.

Air Conditioning - Condenser Core
Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable (IMPORTANT, see SRO
86.15.19 for further information).
2. Drain radiator coolant only; refer to 26.10.01 or (SC)
26.10.01.
3. Recover refrigerant from air co nditioning system; refer to
82.30.30.
4. Release both gas struts, set the engine cover fully forward to
the service access position an d support with a wooden (or
similar) strut.
5. CAUTION: Take care not to damage hood or radiator
grille.
Remove twin fan and motor as sembly; refer to 26.25.12.

6. Disconnect radiator bleed hose.
Release connection.
7. Remove retaining clip which secures transmission oil cooler
upper and lower pipes.

8. Disconnect transmission oil cooler lower pipe from radiator.
1. Release union nut and disconne ct pipe.
Discard O-ring seal.
2. Install suitable blanking plugs.
9. From above the vehicle, discon nect transmission oil cooler
upper pipe from radiator.
1. Release union nut and disconne ct pipe.
Discard O-ring seal.
2. Install suitable blanking plugs.

15. Remove the temporary wooden support strut and reconnect
gas struts to the hood.
16. Check transmission fluid level an d top up as required; refer to
307A-01 (N/A) or 307B-01 (S/C), operation 44.24.02.
17. Refill the cooling system; refer to 26.10.01 or (SC) 26.10.01.
18. Recharge air conditioning system; refer to 82.30.30.
19. Reconnect battery ground cable (IMPORTANT, see SRO
86.15.15 for further information).

Air Conditioning - Evaporator Core
Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Remove heater / cooler unit; refer to 82.25.21.

2. Remove air conditioning control module from heater / cooler
unit.
Slacken upper fixing.
Remove lower fixings.

3. Remove evaporator pipe firewall seal plate.
Remove screws.
Remove plate.

4. Disconnect heater matrix temperature sensor.
Detach heater matrix temperature sensor connector from
unit.
Disconnect connector.

5. Remove footwell servo motor from heater / cooler unit.
Disconnect connector.
Remove screws.
Remove motor complete with bracket.
6. Disconnect evaporator sensor connector.