1998 JAGUAR X308 upper steering column

Steering Column Switches -
Torques



Comp

onent
Nm
Swit
ch
gear securing screws
4 -
5
Steeri ng column upper and
l
ower cowl securing screws
1.
5 (
nominal)

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.

9. Remove upper steering column upper fixings.
1. Remove bolts.
Allow column to rest on the floor

10. Cut cable tie which secures console harness to LH blower
duct.

11. Remove LH fan motor duct.
Remove screws.
Remove duct.
12. Remove passenger si de footwell vent.
Remove nut.
Remove vent.

15. Position upper steering column and install upper fixings.
1. Install bolts, do not tighten.

16. Install upper steering column lower fixings.
Tighten fixings.

17. Tighten upper fi xing bolts.
18. Under hood: reconnect heater ho ses to heater matrix pipes.
Remove blanking plugs.
Reconnect heater hoses and secure with spring band clips.

Control Components - Remote Climate Control ModuleRHD RWD
Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Position the driver's seat fully rearward
2. Position the steering column DOWN and fully EXTENDED
3. Disconnect the battery ground lead
4. Lower steering column cowl 76.46.03
5. Upper steering column cowl 76.46.02
6. Knee bolster, driver's side 76.46.11
7. Position the steering in the 'straight ahead'

8. Disconnect ALL (6) multiplugs attached to the upper column
bracket

9. WARNING: OBSERVE THE RELATED SAFETY
PROCEDURES, SEE SECTION 501-20
Disconnect the airbag multiplug

10. Detach the steering column - upper
1. Remove the bolts (2 ) upper mounting bracket
11. Detach the steering column - upper
1. Remove the pinch bolt (1) intermediate to upper column

Body System - General Information - Body
Description and Operation
This section covers the following areas of the vehicle body:
Front end body panels
Body closures
Aperture seals
Door seals
Instrument panel, console and radio
Centre console
Handles, locks, latches and mechanisms
Wipers and washers
Glass, frames and mechanisms
Fascia
Fuel filler flap assembly
Sun visors
Seating
Interior trim and ornamentation
Exterior trim and ornamentation
Rear view mirrors
Rear parcel tray
Roof console
Bumpers
Occupant restraints
Sliding roof
Steering column cowl
Underscuttle pad
Front End Body Panels
A false bulkhead together with two insulation covers, are installed between the engine compartment and the BIW front
bulkhead to provide optimum insulation ag ainst noise and heat intrusion. Two plenum braces bolted between the BIW upper toeboards and the plenum further increase bodyshell structural integrity. The plastic ra diator grill and vane block achieve
weight reductions over steel parts and provid e high resistance to front end corrosion.

Instrument Panel and Console - Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Bezel
Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Adjust steering column to full y extended and lowered position.
2. Remove battery cover and disc onnect ground cable from
battery terminal. Refer to 86.15.19.
3. Remove veneer from instrument panel. Refer to 76.47.24.

4. Using a small screwdriver, de press fog lamp switch upper
retaining tang and release sw itch from gauge surround.

5. Position fog lamp switch fo r access, disconnect harness
multiplug and remove switch.

6. Using a small screwdriver, depress trip keyboard upper
retaining tang and release ke yboard from gauge surround.
7. Position trip keyboard for ac cess and disconnect harness
multiplug.

64.
Position driver stowage bin in facia, install securing screw and fully seat trim.
65. Install trim pad on driver si de lower 'A' post. Refer to
76.13.30.
66. Install driver side unders cuttle. Refer to 76.46.11.
67. Install combined windshield wi per/washer switch and audible
warning speaker assembly. Refer to 86.65.42.
68. Install steering column upper cowl. Refer to 76.46.02.
69. Install steering column lower cowl. Refer to 76.46.03.
70. Install steering wheel. Refer to 211-04.
71. Install driver side airbag. Refer to 76.73.39.